Texas man gets 14 years for immigrant smuggling operation that killed 2
A Texas resident was one of the defendants to be sentenced this week for his role in an immigrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented migrants.
A Texas resident was one of the defendants to be sentenced this week for his role in an immigrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented migrants.
ICE inspection finds 49 deficiencies at El Paso’s Camp East Montana following migrant deaths
An internal ICE investigation into the nation's largest immigrant detention facility in El Paso has revealed dozens of dangerous safety and medical deficiencies following the deaths of three migrants in custody.
An internal ICE investigation into the nation's largest immigrant detention facility in El Paso has revealed dozens of dangerous safety and medical deficiencies following the deaths of three migrants in custody.
Federal border agents seize $5.4M in meth, coke in Texas
Federal agents seized over $5 million worth of narcotics in three separate incidents at the Texas border with Mexico over the weekend.
Federal agents seized over $5 million worth of narcotics in three separate incidents at the Texas border with Mexico over the weekend.
Celebrities join petition to shut down Dilley Immigration Center in Texas, over abuse claims
A coalition of high-profile celebrities and thousands of supporters are demanding the closure of a Texas family detention center over allegations of systemic abuse and poor living conditions for migrant children.
A coalition of high-profile celebrities and thousands of supporters are demanding the closure of a Texas family detention center over allegations of systemic abuse and poor living conditions for migrant children.
$17 million in methamphetamine hidden in blackberry shipment found at Texas-Mexico border
More than $17 million worth of methamphetamine was seized by federal agents at the Pharr International Bridge hidden inside a shipment of blackberries.
More than $17 million worth of methamphetamine was seized by federal agents at the Pharr International Bridge hidden inside a shipment of blackberries.
Big Bend Ranch State Park safe from border wall, CBP says in latest reversal
In the latest update to the confusion over a potential border wall in Texas' Big Bend parks sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection now says they have no plans to construct a physical barrier in that area's state park.
In the latest update to the confusion over a potential border wall in Texas' Big Bend parks sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection now says they have no plans to construct a physical barrier in that area's state park.
Federal agents catch $1.3M in meth, coke, and heroin at Texas border
In two recent border crossing stops, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over $1.3 million in drugs being smuggled across the Texas border with Mexico.
In two recent border crossing stops, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over $1.3 million in drugs being smuggled across the Texas border with Mexico.
Box of parrots seized from SUV crossing Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a box of live parrots apparently being smuggled across the border from Mexico into Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a box of live parrots apparently being smuggled across the border from Mexico into Texas.
Federal agents seize over 300 pounds of drugs at Texas border
Customs and Border Protection seized over 300 pounds of drugs from a pickup truck attempting to cross into the U.S., they announced in a Thursday release.
Customs and Border Protection seized over 300 pounds of drugs from a pickup truck attempting to cross into the U.S., they announced in a Thursday release.
CBP hosting San Antonio job fair with hiring bonuses up to $60K
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.
39 pythons found hidden in semi at Texas-Mexico border
CBP officers seized 39 live pythons hidden inside a commercial tractor at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo as the vehicle attempted to cross into Mexico.
CBP officers seized 39 live pythons hidden inside a commercial tractor at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo as the vehicle attempted to cross into Mexico.
Texas man sentenced in violent border monopoly case involving fire bombings, murder
A Texas man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a violent criminal monopoly that seized control of the "transmigrante" trade at the South Texas border.
A Texas man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a violent criminal monopoly that seized control of the "transmigrante" trade at the South Texas border.
Court ruling settles Texas-Oklahoma border fight over Red River property rights
Texas successfully defended its border sovereignty after a court dismissed an Oklahoma landowner's legal attempt to claim state property along the Red River.
Texas successfully defended its border sovereignty after a court dismissed an Oklahoma landowner's legal attempt to claim state property along the Red River.
Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
U.S. citizen arrested after $1M+ meth seizure at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.
CBP map no longer shows Big Bend border wall following letter from Texas House
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
Driver dies in Texas shootout after fleeing border patrol checkpoint, officials say
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
CBP officers seize 44 Handguns, 79 Magazines at Laredo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 44 handguns and 79 magazines hidden in a Corvette at the Laredo Port of Entry during an outbound inspection into Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 44 handguns and 79 magazines hidden in a Corvette at the Laredo Port of Entry during an outbound inspection into Mexico.