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March 13, 2024

Ex-border officer pleads guilty to smuggling migrants into US, accepting bribes

Emanuel Isac Celedon, 36, pleaded guilty to helping smuggle migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas on at least nine occasions.

March 13, 2024

Paul Alexander, polio survivor who spent over 70 years in iron lung, dead at 78

A man who spent 70 years living inside a metal chamber to help him breathe, has died aged 78. Paul Alexander was widely known as "the man in the iron lung" and was also a lawyer and author

March 12, 2024

Feds seize 1,250 pounds of 'illegal fish' in Texas waters

The U.S. Coast Guard and CBP confiscated about 1,250 pounds of illegally-caught red snapper last week. Mexican fishermen were caught trawling in American waters.

March 12, 2024

Uvalde police chief resigns days after officers cleared of wrongdoing during tragic shooting: report

Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez reportedly submitted his resignation on Thursday, days after a report cleared officers of any wrongdoing in the tragic shooting.

March 12, 2024

Texas man wanted in shooting death of ex-girlfriend's son, 12, arrested at southern border

A Texas man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's son was arrested at the southern border Monday and handed over to local authorities, police said.

March 12, 2024

Man fatally shot by Texas police officers after robbing liquor store

Law enforcement in Texas fatally shot a man after he robbed a liquor store. The man was suspected of several robberies, according to authorities.

March 12, 2024

Texas pastor reminds all that the cross is proof of God's love for humanity

Rev. Jeremiah Johnston of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, reflects on Romans 5:5-8 — and reminds Christians of the love of God during Lent and always.

March 12, 2024

Texas woman accused of abusing, neglecting disabled adults amid probe into 5 group homes

Texas police said they are investigating allegations of abuse and neglect at five unlicensed group homes housing adults with mental and physical disabilities.

March 12, 2024

Missing Texas college student Caleb Harris disappeared after ordering Uber Eats: 'It's a mystery'

Texas college student Caleb Harris has been missing from Corpus Christi for one week. His father, Randy Harris, says Caleb "vanished" after going to get his Uber Eats order.

March 11, 2024

Naked man breaks into Austin home, assaults resident, prompting hours-long standoff with police

A naked man broke into the home of a Michael Cargill employee and assaulted a his wife prompting an hours-long standoff with the police, according to a report.