Miguel Angel Nava Jr. was also charged with distribution of harmful material to a minor.
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Texas Completes 1.5-Mile Border Wall in Starr County
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the completion of the 1.5-mile border wall on a recently acquired ranch.
Medina County GOP Calls for Unity in Texas House
The local Republican party is calling upon lawmakers to unite behind State Rep. David Cook for speaker of the House.
Illegal Aliens Say Open Borders Rumor on International Migrants Day Is Pushed By Media in Mexico
The foreign nationals also said the reported “day” actually spans from December 18th to the 24th.
Analysis: The Tax Situation in the Border County of Zapata
There’s one major outlier in the data of this tiny border county.
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Texas DPS Captures Child Smuggler in Del Rio
Roman Ibarra Rojo was seen carrying a 5-year-old girl across the Rio Grande into a truck.
Analysis: Refugio County Tax Bills Kept Mostly in Check
Local officials kept the taxpayer burden stable.
Texas DPS Encounters More Than 200 Illegal Aliens in Maverick County
Among the 211 illegal aliens were 60 unaccompanied minors and six special interest aliens.
Rep. Leo Wilson Files Legislation to Require DNA Testing of Illegal Aliens
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz previously argued that DNA testing is crucial to prevent child trafficking at the border.
Trump Wins Big with Hispanics, Flipping South Texas Counties
The border counties have historically favored Democrats down the ballot.
Mexican National Wanted for Aggravated Murder Apprehended at Texas Border
Raul Humberto Irigoyen Chavez is wanted by the Mexican government in connection with the murder of his wife.
17-Year-Old Illegal Alien Charged With Human Smuggling
Jesus Gonzalez, an illegal alien from Mexico, was caught smuggling five illegal aliens from Mexico into the U.S.
Eagle Pass Detective Sentenced to 10 Years for Hiding Illegal Aliens in Rental Properties
Hazel Eileen Diaz ran stash houses for a human smuggling organization.
TAMU-San Antonio Library Highlights ‘Anti-Racist’ Resources
Resources include a section on “examining whiteness.”
Venezuelan Illegal Alien Charged With Assault, Entered Via Texas
Darwin Izquiel was previously caught and released at the Texas border.
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17 Illegal Aliens Found Smuggled Inside Fake Lowe’s Work Truck
Several individuals were suffering from severe dehydration and required medical attention.
Guatemalan Police Arrest 7 Connected to Fatal San Antonio Human Smuggling Case
Among those arrested was the suspected ringleader of the smuggling gang, Rigoberto Román Mirnado Orozco.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Election Integrity Unit Carries Out Search Operations
Paxton’s involvement in this case is made possible only through the referral by the local District Attorney.
Rep. Roy Demands Answers From San Antonio Police About Illegal Alien Who Shot at Officers
Roy also seeks crime data on the San Antonio Migrant Resource Center, located near the scene of the shootout.
11 Illegal Aliens Smuggled Inside Traffic Cones
Human smugglers continue to develop new tactics for transporting illegal aliens.
Rep. De La Cruz Forms South Texas Water Working Group to Address Shortages
Mexico’s compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty is a top priority for De La Cruz, as well as proactive efforts necessary to address water shortages.
San Antonio Voters to Decide on Changes to City Charter
The San Antonio City Council will place six propositions on the ballot this November.
Texas Democrat Chairman Alleges Election Fraud in South Texas
Hinojosa’s claims of voter fraud run counter to the talking points of many Texas Democrats.
San Antonio Public Library Pushes Gender Ideology with ‘Transgender 101’ Guide
The guide ignores the consequences of these often dangerous and irreversible surgical procedures.
Texas DPS Arrests Six Illegal Aliens After High-speed Chase in Maverick County
All six illegal aliens face multiple charges.