52 h. ago Coast Guard surges to Rio Grande in new border security mission, Operation River Wall

The Coast Guard launched Operation River Wall along eastern Texas' Rio Grande to support President Donald Trump's border security mission.

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54 h. ago Gulf Cartel Gunman Caught in Mexico near Texas Border with 151 Explosives, 18 Drones, 3 IEDs

Authorities in Mexico arrested a suspected member of the Gulf Cartel who had 151 drone explosives, 18 drones, three IEDs, and various other weapons. The seizure also included state-of-the-art anti-drone weapons. The post Gulf Cartel Gunman Caught in Mexico near Texas Border with 151 Explosives, 18 Drones, 3 IEDs appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) officials alerted more than 3.5 million low-income residents — including 1.7 million children — that November food benefits will be cut off if Democrats continue blocking budget negotiations in Washington. Republicans say the shutdown stems from Democratic demands to expand Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens, a move GOP leaders refuse to fund. With SNAP funding set to expire, Texas is complying with federal directives to halt payments, leaving vulnerable families at risk as the Schumer-led standoff drags on. The post Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Texas Governor Deploys DPS, National Guard to Deter Antifa Violence at 'No Kings Day' Protests

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered National Guard and DPS tactical units to secure the Capitol in Austin, citing credible concerns over antifa-linked groups and potential unrest during a planned "No Kings Day" protest. The protests, part of a nationwide campaign against President Trump’s policies, have drawn scrutiny for their ties to far-left organizations and their timing amid a prolonged government shutdown. The post Texas Governor Deploys DPS, National Guard to Deter Antifa Violence at ‘No Kings Day’ Protests appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago CBP agents seize $1.3M worth of meth and heroin in border drug bust amid Trump’s war on narcoterrorism

Federal drug bust at Texas border crossing prevented $1.3 million worth of methamphetamine and heroin from reaching U.S. streets, officials announced.

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1 week ago Texas Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting 15

A jury in Fort Bend County, Texas, sentenced a Houston man to 18 years in state prison for multiple sex offenses against a 15-year-old girl. The Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office stated the man lured the teenage girl into his vehicle and sexually assaulted her. The post Texas Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Texas Governor Joins Angel Moms in San Antonio to Spotlight Fentanyl Crisis, Calls Drug Deaths Murder by Poisoning

Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined hundreds of San Antonio residents and grieving families on Sunday to raise awareness about the deadly threat of fentanyl poisoning, declaring the synthetic opioid a “murder type drug” and crediting Angel Moms with driving policy reforms that now classify fentanyl deaths as homicides. The event, organized by Soles Walking 4 Souls, featured memorials, Narcan distribution, and a renewed call for accountability as Texas marks October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month. The post Texas Governor Joins Angel Moms in San Antonio to Spotlight Fentanyl Crisis, Calls Drug Deaths Murder by Poisoning appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Texas National Guard Lands in Chicago as Federal Immigration Crackdown Escalates

In a dramatic escalation of federal immigration enforcement, 400 members of the Texas National Guard arrived Tuesday at a military facility in suburban Chicago to support ICE and Border Patrol operations targeting cartel-linked fugitives and violent illegal aliens. The post Texas National Guard Lands in Chicago as Federal Immigration Crackdown Escalates appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Abbott Defies Pritzker, Greenlights Trump’s Texas National Guard Deployment to Sanctuary States

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) confirmed Sunday that 400 Texas National Guard soldiers will be deployed to Illinois and other sanctuary states under a federal directive from President Trump, igniting a fierce interstate clash. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) denounced the move as “Trump’s Invasion” and called for immediate withdrawal. The post Abbott Defies Pritzker, Greenlights Trump’s Texas National Guard Deployment to Sanctuary States appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Texas Border City Commissioner Facing Federal Money Laundering Charges

A city commissioner from the Texas border city of McAllen is facing federal money laundering and smuggling charges in connection with his used clothing business. As part of the operation, authorities also arrested his wife. Law enforcement agents carried out various raids at used clothing warehouses throughout the city, where agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also arrested several migrants. The post Texas Border City Commissioner Facing Federal Money Laundering Charges appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Texas Megachurch Leader Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse, Gets Suspended 10

The founder and ex-pastor of one of the largest churches in Texas will serve just six months of a ten-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse. The conviction stemmed from a decades-old incident. Robert Morris, the 64-year-old former pastor of Gateway Church in Dallas, resigned from his post last year. The post Texas Megachurch Leader Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse, Gets Suspended 10-Year Sentence appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago National Guard Soldier Identified as Suspect in Texas Border Casino Attack

The suspect in the deadly Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting has been identified by law enforcement authorities in Texas as Keyran Rashad Jones. The 34-year-old San Antonio man is a former member of the Texas Army National Guard. The post National Guard Soldier Identified as Suspect in Texas Border Casino Attack appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Comic Cristela Alonzo grew up in fear of border patrol. ICE has 'brought it all back'

For the first seven years of her life, Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a south Texas border town. Her new Netflix stand-up special is called Upper Classy.

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3 w. ago District of Maryland | Government Secures Forfeiture of Illegally Smuggled Ancient Egyptian Artifacts

District of Maryland | Government Secures Forfeiture of Illegally Smuggled Ancient Egyptian Artifacts  Department of Justice (.gov)

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3 w. ago Retired border agent among two victims killed in Texas casino shooting incident at Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass mayor confirms Marcus Antley, a retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, died in Sunday's Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting.

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3 w. ago Texas Border DA’s Employee Imprisoned for Migrant Smuggling with Government Vehicles

An employee at a district attorney’s office in South Texas will spend up to three years in federal prison for using a government vehicle to smuggle migrants. The post Texas Border DA’s Employee Imprisoned for Migrant Smuggling with Government Vehicles appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Texas Man Charged with Terroristic Threat for Online Post About UTSA Charlie Kirk Prayer Vigil

Police in San Antonio arrested a 19-year-old man for his comments on a Facebook post implying a threat against the attendees of a University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) prayer vigil for the late Charlie Kirk. He faces a charge of making a terroristic threat. Breitbart Texas's Randy Clark was in attendance at the vigil and interviewed the president of the UTSA Turning Point USA chapter. The post Texas Man Charged with Terroristic Threat for Online Post About UTSA Charlie Kirk Prayer Vigil appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Three Men Arrested After Texas Baseball Coach Shot During 20

The Waller County, Texas, Sheriff's Office arrested three men who allegedly shot a baseball coach during a pregame prayer, according to witnesses. The coach was shot during a barrage of gunfire from a nearby field shortly before the start of a little league baseball game at a park located northwest of Houston. The post Three Men Arrested After Texas Baseball Coach Shot During 20-Minute Gunfire Barrage appeared first on Breitbart.

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last month Dallas ICE facility shooting is among at least 4 attacks or threats on ICE or Border Patrol locations in Texas this year

Dallas ICE facility shooting is among at least 4 attacks or threats on ICE or Border Patrol locations in Texas this year  CNN

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