Tens of thousands have been referred to federal immigration authorities for being illegally present in the country.
In an effort to "crack down" on illegal crossings, the governor announced new border security measures that include border wall construction.
As the number of illegal border crossings remains extraordinarily high, Democrat Henry Cuellar urged Biden and Harris to visit the border.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the Biden administration is “clueless.”
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in narcotics were also seized in unrelated incidents in the Laredo area.
The two failed human smuggling attempts come as the border patrol sees an over two-year high of apprehensions in the Laredo sector.
The $2.2 million drug-trafficking bust highlights border security issues just weeks before the general election.
The severance package was promised to De Leon when he was hired. He became eligible for payouts after abruptly leaving last year.
Laredo’s city manager said anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 and does not quarantine could face up to ten years in prison.
Customs and Border Protection reports seizing over six tons of marijuana worth more than $2.5 million at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a new $275 million contract for the construction of a 14-mile long border wall section near Laredo.
Police in Laredo conducted a sting operation and arrested two women offering beauty services out of their homes, violating the city's emergency order.
