An illegal immigrant wanted in Mexico for allegedly raping a child was repatriated back to his country after entering the U.S ...

The South Texas Mayors Alliance is a yearly event where government officials across the border discuss issues within their communities.

The Texas Lottery Commission recently mandated ID scans for ticket purchases in vending machines to help curb underage ...

A vehicle chase in Central Laredo is shining a light on an issue the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to ...

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 54 pounds of cocaine worth $721,182 at the Laredo Port of Entry, arresting the ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized cocaine valued at over $721,000 at the Laredo Port of Entry. The discovery ...

Since Gov. Greg Abbott launched his border security mission, Operation Lone Star, in 2021, OLS officers have apprehended more ...

A Texas truck driver charged in the deaths of 53 migrants inside a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning has pleaded guilty ...

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Since Gov. Greg Abbott launched his border security mission, Operation Lone Star, in 2021, OLS officers have apprehended more ...