Cities across the valley take proactive measures, distributing sandbags and readying emergency teams ahead of the looming severe weather.

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.

Cocaine Seizures: $3M in Drugs Confiscated in One Day at Border Patrol Checkpoint
Agents intercept two major smuggling attempts involving over 90 pounds of cocaine hidden in vehicles at a South Texas checkpoint.

$2.4 Million Meth Seized at Texas Border Hidden Among Persian Limes
Customs and Border Protection officers intercept massive methamphetamine shipment at Pharr International Bridge.

Border Patrol Shooting in Boca Chica Under Investigation
Agent fires weapon during smuggling response, injuring suspect; investigation ongoing.

DPS Searching for Human Smuggler After High-Speed Chase Ends in McAllen
DPS is searching for a human smuggler who abandoned ten undocumented immigrants after a high-speed chase ended in a crash in McAllen.