SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — A representative with the U.S. Department of Justice says there needs to be stiffer penalties, including longer prison terms, for those caught smuggling people across the border….
Border Report – California resident known as Sinaloa cartel’s ‘gun and ammo supplier’ sentenced to prison
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Keith Octavio Rodriguez Padilla, referred to as “a prolific firearm trafficker” by authorities, was sentenced in a San Diego federal courtroom this week to almost 20 years…
Border Report – Priceless document stolen from Mexico 54 years ago found in New York City
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The Mexican Consulate in New York City has recovered a priceless document signed in 1554 that detailed how the Spanish planned to colonize, govern and account for…
Border Report – Texas border wall completed at state-owned ranch in Starr County
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A 1.5-mile segment of state-built border wall on newly acquired land in Starr County in South Texas is completed, officials say. Border Report Live: US begins filling…
Texas Monthly – Feds refer Texas’ Harvey funding discrimination case to Justice Department
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed its finding that Texas unfairly favored white residents in rural areas when it distributed $1 billion in Harvey aid in 2021. Read: Read…
Yard Barker – LSU QB Colin Hurley found unresponsive, hospitalized after car crash
LSU Tigers quarterback Colin Hurley was found unresponsive after being involved in a car crash on Thursday morning, though he is now in stable condition. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Most important people for Ohio State in Monday’s CFP championship
Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for the ninth time, with the Buckeyes owning a 6-2 series advantage. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – How much money did Quinn Ewers decline to enter NFL Draft?
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers must believe he’ll shatter expectations in the NFL after reportedly declining a lucrative NIL offer from another school. Read: Read More
Border Report – Texas lawmakers urge Trump’s Secretary of State pick to get tough with Mexico on water payments
HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — Several Texas lawmakers have asked President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary to State to help urge Mexico to pay the water it owes the United States. Texas…
Texas Monthly – Scott Turner says HUD is failing its mission and outlines plan for more housing
Picked to lead HUD, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats question whether any plans will succeed without more spending. Read: Read More