'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
U.S. plans to drop millions of flies over Texas and Mexico to fight flesh-eating maggots
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.
Woman wanted in North Texas for child sexual assault arrested at border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry arrested a woman over the weekend who was wanted in North Texas on child sexual assault charges.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry arrested a woman over the weekend who was wanted in North Texas on child sexual assault charges.
Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
After Texas stops funding border wall program, 'One Big Beautiful Bill' would fill the gap
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
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.
Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run highlights political focus on immigrant crimes
A deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run accident is getting a lot of political attention because the suspects in the case crossed the border illegally.
A deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run accident is getting a lot of political attention because the suspects in the case crossed the border illegally.
Mexican national wanted in Dallas County arrested at border crossing
A 71-year-old man wanted in Dallas County for solicitation of a minor was arrested on Monday at the Brownsville Port of Entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.
A 71-year-old man wanted in Dallas County for solicitation of a minor was arrested on Monday at the Brownsville Port of Entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.
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.
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."