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Two men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in an extensive human smuggling conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Houston man is facing charges of up to five years in prison and a possible fine of $250,000 after ...

A US rail workers union says allowing Mexican crews to bring trains miles into South Texas is a threat to border security and American jobs.