Seventh victim found near San Antonio in migrant train car smuggling
The discovery of a seventh body along railroad tracks in Bexar County on Monday has expanded an investigation into a human smuggling operation that left six other migrants dead in a shipping container in Laredo.
The discovery of a seventh body along railroad tracks in Bexar County on Monday has expanded an investigation into a human smuggling operation that left six other migrants dead in a shipping container in Laredo.
6 people, including 14-year-old, found dead in Laredo train car likely killed by Texas heat
Authorities have identified five of the six people found dead inside a shipping container at a South Texas rail yard, including a 14-year-old boy, officials said Tuesday.
Authorities have identified five of the six people found dead inside a shipping container at a South Texas rail yard, including a 14-year-old boy, officials said Tuesday.
Six people found dead in train boxcar near Texas-Mexico border
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas DPS apprehends 'special interest alien' during border operation in Roma
Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.
Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.
Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Illegal immigrant admitted posing as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
CBP officers seize $8.1M in meth hidden in tile shipment at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial shipment of tile arriving from Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial shipment of tile arriving from Mexico.
Iranian national charged in Texas for allegedly smuggling immigrants through Mexico
An Iranian national has been charged in a Texas court for his alleged role in smuggling migrants across the Mexican border in the U.S.
An Iranian national has been charged in a Texas court for his alleged role in smuggling migrants across the Mexican border in the U.S.
Mexican national sentenced to 17+ years for smuggling meth in propane tanks
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Texas man sentenced to prison for recruiting minor in human smuggling high-speed chase
A 27-year-old South Texas resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal immigrants into the United States.
A 27-year-old South Texas resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal immigrants into the United States.
Mexican national sentenced to 27 years for major cocaine, cash smuggling operation
A Mexican national was sentenced to over 27 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization where he transported cocaine and smuggled cash across Texas.
A Mexican national was sentenced to over 27 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization where he transported cocaine and smuggled cash across Texas.
Man pleads guilty to moving millions in drug proceeds over Texas border
A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to his role in laundering drug trafficking proceeds through Texas over the past two years.
A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to his role in laundering drug trafficking proceeds through Texas over the past two years.
Woman sentenced in Texas for helping smuggle nearly 2,000 immigrants into US
A woman has been sentenced to years in federal prison for her role in a cartel-linked scheme to smuggle more than 1,900 undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
A woman has been sentenced to years in federal prison for her role in a cartel-linked scheme to smuggle more than 1,900 undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
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.