Polling stations across Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron Counties open from 7 AM to 7 PM for pivotal local elections.

Oil Fraud Bust: Rio Hondo Family Faces $300M Federal Case for Smuggling and Laundering
FBI seizes trucks as Jensen family stands accused of laundering millions through oil operations; brothers could face up to 20 years.

Fentanyl Fight: DPS and CBP Reveal Safety Protocols as 40 Pounds Seized
Crime labs and border agents use advanced tools and strict precautions to detect and handle lethal drug mixtures.

Cocaine Bust: $850K Seized by CBP on Easter Sunday at Hidalgo International Bridge
CBP officers intercept nearly 64 pounds of cocaine hidden in an SUV as it crossed into the U.S. on a holiday marked by heightened vigilance.

Aggravated Kidnapping Suspect Arrested at Hidalgo International Bridge
Gonzalo Galvan Beltran taken into custody after CBP officers flag warrant from Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.

CBP Seizes $8.9 Million in Meth Hidden in Charcoal Shipment at Pharr Bridge
Over 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine discovered in cargo truck at Pharr International Bridge; investigation ongoing.