The $13.5 billion allocated in the One Big Beautiful Bill for the purpose of reimbursing states for border security measures is still sitting in Washington D.C. almost a year after it was…
Border Report – Mexican man in cocaine-filled van arrested at border, CBP says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested a Mexican man accused of attempting to smuggle 45 pounds of cocaine across the Hidalgo International Bridge earlier this month. The drug…
KTSM News – KTSM+ at 4 p.m. with Diana Castillo and Robert Bettes
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — We take a look at top stories across the Borderland, including the 38-year-old inmate who died at the El Paso County Jail Annex. Read: Read More
Border Report – Hundreds arrested, dozens rescued in massive California child exploitation sting
Authorities arrested more than 300 suspects and rescued 40 children during “Operation Firewall,” a massive multi-county child exploitation sting across Southern California. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Las Cruces Police ID man who shot, damaged church
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two men are facing multiple charges after attempting to burglarize a gun store, and one suspect was seen shooting and damaging a church in Las Cruces, according…
Border Report – 9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement
Nine migrants deported from the United States landed in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, the West African country said, in the latest example of the Trump administration’s widely criticized deals with African and…
Tech Crunch – Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle
Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – WhatsApp, Meta can access Texans’ private messages, AG Ken Paxton says in lawsuit
The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages. Read: Read More
Border Report – US, Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed Thursday to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones
The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets. Read more: Read More