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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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 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.
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.
2 US service members killed, 1 hurt in vehicle accident near US-Mexico border
Two U.S. service members were killed, and a third was seriously hurt, in a “vehicle accident" near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. Here's what we know.
Texas lawmakers start process of finalizing state budget
Texas lawmakers have started the process of finalizing the budget, but it wasn't easy getting there.
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.
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 find spider monkey hidden in backpack, 2 U.S. citizens arrested
A spider monkey and more than $980,000 in cocaine were intercepted at the Texas-Mexico border last weekend, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Texas ICE officials arrest Tren de Aragua gang member from Venezuela
A 47-year-old Venezuela native and documented Tren de Aragua gang member was arrested on Wednesday in Bryan, Texas, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Texas Border Patrol finds 1/3lb fentanyl hidden in rectum of border crosser
CBP officers continued to monitor the man while he was under medical care, and he eventually passed a bundle.
Repeat bologna smuggler caught with 242 pounds at Texas-Mexico border
A 52-year-old man from New Mexico was caught trying to smuggle 242 pounds of prohibited pork bologna into the United States from Mexico early Saturday morning, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.