State of Texas Enhances Border Security with New Fencing and Anti-Climb Barriers in Maverick County
EAGLE PASS, TEXAS — In a continued effort to bolster border security, the state of Texas has implemented new measures...
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Analysis: Known Gotaways at U.S. Border Surge Under Biden Administration
EAGLE PASS, TX — A significant increase in known gotaways at the U.S. border has been revealed through recent data...
Encinal PD Discovers 13 Undocumented Individuals in Vehicle During Traffic Stop
ENCINAL, TX — On May 8, 2024, a routine traffic stop by an Encinal Police Department Investigator led to an...
Florida Man Sentenced for Transporting Undocumented Aliens in Tractor-Trailer
LAREDO, Texas — A Florida resident has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in transporting undocumented aliens from...
Operation Lone Star Leads to 197 Arrests in Maverick County
MAVERICK COUNTY, TX — In a significant crackdown on illegal border crossings, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, operating...
Texas DPS Arrests 32 Illegal Immigrants in Normandy, Maverick County
NORMANDY, TX — In a significant enforcement action, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested 32 illegal immigrants this...
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Four in Texas Migrant Smuggling Case
A federal grand jury has indicted four men involved in a scheme to transport migrants in hazardous conditions to Houston,...
Texas DPS Detains 12 Immigrants in Maverick County Under Operation Lone Star
MAVERICK COUNTY, TX — On May 4, 2024, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers conducted a significant operation under Governor...
Texas Border Surveillance Captures Youth Smuggling Guide in McAllen
MCALLEN, TX — The Texas Department of Public Security recently captured footage of a juvenile involved in smuggling activities along...
High-Speed Chase Ends with Suspect Absconding under Nueces Bridge
CRYSTAL CITY, TX — Early Thursday morning, a routine traffic stop escalated into a high-speed chase in Zavala County. At...