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

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

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

Both the Senate and House budget proposals set aside $1 billion for a school vouchers program, which would allow taxpayer ...

The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday to require federal authorities to detain people who are in the country illegally and accused of stealing, assaulting law enforcement officers or committing ...

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

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

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

Whenever President Claudia Sheinbaum responds to President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about Mexico — whether it's threats of tariffs and mass deportations or claims that her country is run by drug ...

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 ...