HIDALGO, Texas (Border Report) — Over $2.1 million in illegal drugs were seized in two large incidents at South Texas ports recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says. Over $618,000 of cocaine…
Border Report – 1 person facing smuggling charges, 4 migrants caught after pursuit near Fort Hancock
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Four migrants in the country illegally were apprehended and a U.S. citizen is facing human smuggling charges after a vehicle pursuit in the Fort Hancock area last…
Texas Monthly – Going Deeper: About Episode 103 of ‘Texas Monthly Presents’ on PBS
Editors’ note: Texas Monthly Presents is a new docuseries airing on Texas PBS stations. Check your local listings or watch full episodes here. The third episode of Texas Monthly Presents ties together…
Texas Monthly – Texas businesses feel the pinch from Trump’s tariffs, Fed survey finds
The higher taxes on imports will shrink Texas businesses’ profits and raise costs for consumers, business owners say. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso, Travis counties sue Paxton over mandate giving AG access to prosecutors’ confidential records
El Paso and Travis counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new administrative rules that would give his office access to files kept by district and county attorneys – including…
KTSM News – City celebrates newly renovated fire station in East El Paso, launches ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated Fire Station No. 25 on Friday, May 16, in East El Paso. The…
KTSM News – El Paso Zoo’s annual Bug Fest returns this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — You can learn about bugs and possibly eat one at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens’ Bug Fest this weekend. Bug Fest will be from 10…
Border Report – Binational consumer group calls on Mexicans to boycott US, its products
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The head of a binational consumer group in the Baja-San Diego region is urging Mexicans to boycott the U.S. and American-made products. During an interview with the…
Texas Monthly – Long-running lawsuit against Texas’ foster care system appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court
Lawyers representing foster children asked the high court to reinstate a contempt order against the state, and the judge who issued it. Read: Read More
Border Report – Supreme Court extends block on some Alien Enemies Act deportation flights
The Supreme Court extended its order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from swiftly deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members being detained in portions of Texas, chastising the administration for not giving them more due process. …