The 57-year-old suspect is a Mexican citizen and is currently in custody in Maverick County.
The missing National Guardsman has been identified as Specialist Bishop E. Evans, who was trying to help two people in the Rio Grande.
Local GOP candidates raised alarm when they were told by staff that there were no Republicans on the ballot when trying to vote.
The Texas Facilities Commission acquired the supplies from the U.S. government through a surplus federal property donation program.
If found guilty, the former deputy sheriff could be sentenced to up to 40 years in federal prison for two counts of wire fraud.
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously declared a state of disaster in 34 counties over illegal immigration along the southern border.
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster, saying the federal government has left requests for assistance “unanswered.”
As near record high crossings and apprehensions continue, an ongoing spate of corruption involving government officials complicates border security.
