Mexican national acting as a river guide sentenced in fatal smuggling case
A 23-year-old Mexican national who admitted to acting as a river guide in a fatal smuggling attempt has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
A 23-year-old Mexican national who admitted to acting as a river guide in a fatal smuggling attempt has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Texas defunds state border wall program with only 65 miles complete
A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.
A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.
LA ICE protests, Day 2: Paramount, downtown LA at center of car fires, smoke bomb explosions
Demonstrations in Paramount marked the second day of anti-ICE protests happening across Los Angeles.
Demonstrations in Paramount marked the second day of anti-ICE protests happening across Los Angeles.
Texas gang member charged after 118 lbs. marijuana found in pickup
Troopers reported the marijuana was being smuggled into Texas by a confirmed gang member in Hidalgo County.
Troopers reported the marijuana was being smuggled into Texas by a confirmed gang member in Hidalgo County.
Father, son indicted on charges of smuggling crude oil, supporting Mexican cartel
Defendants are alleged to have illegally imported tens of millions of dollars in crude oil.
Defendants are alleged to have illegally imported tens of millions of dollars in crude oil.
U.S. citizen attempted to smuggle 19 cocaine-filled bundles from Mexico: CBP
The narcotics were found hidden within the rocker panels of a vehicle driven by a 20-year-old female U.S. citizen arriving from Mexico.
The narcotics were found hidden within the rocker panels of a vehicle driven by a 20-year-old female U.S. citizen arriving from Mexico.
'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $12B for border security reimbursements for Texas, border states
The sprawling 1,000-plus page package carries Trump’s title, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," as well as his campaign promises to extend the tax breaks approved during his first term while adding new ones, including no taxes on tips, automobile loan interest and Social Security.
The sprawling 1,000-plus page package carries Trump’s title, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," as well as his campaign promises to extend the tax breaks approved during his first term while adding new ones, including no taxes on tips, automobile loan interest and Social Security.
Tango Blast gang members sentenced for human smuggling conspiracy
Their smuggling attempts in Laredo, Texas involved high-speed chases, with one suspect driving into the Rio Grande and swimming to Mexico.
Their smuggling attempts in Laredo, Texas involved high-speed chases, with one suspect driving into the Rio Grande and swimming to Mexico.
Cartel family members entered US after deal with Trump administration, Mexico says
The Trump administration has allowed 17 family members of Mexican cartel leaders to enter the United States, according to officials in Mexico.
The Trump administration has allowed 17 family members of Mexican cartel leaders to enter the United States, according to officials in Mexico.
ICE arrests 422 undocumented immigrants, deports 528 in Houston operation
A seven-day ICE operation in Houston saw 422 arrests and 528 deportations in an effort Homeland Security says focused on increasing public safety.
A seven-day ICE operation in Houston saw 422 arrests and 528 deportations in an effort Homeland Security says focused on increasing public safety.
Woman pleads guilty after attempting to smuggle spider monkeys into Texas
A woman who tried to smuggle five spider monkeys hidden inside a duffle bag into Texas from Mexico has pleaded guilty to the charges, according to federal court documents from the Southern District of Texas.
A woman who tried to smuggle five spider monkeys hidden inside a duffle bag into Texas from Mexico has pleaded guilty to the charges, according to federal court documents from the Southern District of Texas.
Mexico willing to partner with U.S. to stop cartels, Rep. Crenshaw says | Texas: The Issue Is
Houston-area Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells Texas: The Issue Is that Mexico's new government is embracing the prospect of a partnership with the United States in an effort to stop the smuggling of drugs and humans across the border.
Houston-area Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells Texas: The Issue Is that Mexico's new government is embracing the prospect of a partnership with the United States in an effort to stop the smuggling of drugs and humans across the border.
Border czar on cartels: 'We're going to wipe them off the face of the earth' | Texas: The Issue Is
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," is pleased by the progress that has been made at the border so far, but says the goal is now to "finish the job."
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," is pleased by the progress that has been made at the border so far, but says the goal is now to "finish the job."
Texas Border Patrol intercepts shipment of 17,500 counterfeit cigarettes
An attempt to transport a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued at more than $729,000 went up in smoke as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry intercepted and seized the shipment this weekend.
An attempt to transport a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued at more than $729,000 went up in smoke as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry intercepted and seized the shipment this weekend.
Abbott speaks about continued border security efforts, need for bond reform
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas Border Patrol seizes nearly 64 pounds of cocaine on Easter Sunday
During a physical inspection of the vehicle, officers found 24 packages of alleged cocaine hidden in the vehicle that weighed 63.8 pounds.
During a physical inspection of the vehicle, officers found 24 packages of alleged cocaine hidden in the vehicle that weighed 63.8 pounds.
Texas Border Patrol finds nearly $9M in meth in Mexican squash shipment
A shipment of chayote, a squash native to Mexico, was seized after border patrol officers found more than 1,000 pounds of meth hidden in the cargo.
A shipment of chayote, a squash native to Mexico, was seized after border patrol officers found more than 1,000 pounds of meth hidden in the cargo.
Texas Border Patrol arrest woman trying to smuggle drugs in multiple internal cavities
Just after midnight, the CBP canine team performed a sweep of pedestrians waiting in line to enter the U.S. The canine alerted to the presence of narcotics when passing a female border crosser who was in the line.
Just after midnight, the CBP canine team performed a sweep of pedestrians waiting in line to enter the U.S. The canine alerted to the presence of narcotics when passing a female border crosser who was in the line.
Texas Border Patrol seize more than $14M in meth hidden in pepper, cucumber shipment
Texas Border Patrol officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,620,900 worth of alleged methamphetamine hidden within a shipment that was supposed to be fresh bell peppers and cucumbers.
Texas Border Patrol officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,620,900 worth of alleged methamphetamine hidden within a shipment that was supposed to be fresh bell peppers and cucumbers.