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El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel Assassin 'Grim Reaper' Gets Life in Prison; Gulf Cartel Boss 'El Contador' Indicted

A Sinaloa Cartel assassin, known as the "Grim Reaper," has been sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday.

Texas Border Patrol Agents Rescue 4-Year-Old Child Left by Human Traffickers

Mar 22, 2022 11:43 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Texas Border Patrol agents found a four-year-old migrant child in the riverbanks after she was left by smugglers alone.

Texas Tornado Caused Multiple Injuries, Damages

Mar 21, 2022 11:29 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Local fire and police department noted that the Texas Tornado has caused injuries, with multiple homes and businesses being damaged after it tore through Round Rock, Texas.

Texas Wildfire Destroys 50 Homes, Prompting Evacuation as Severe Fire Continues

Mar 21, 2022 02:13 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A Texas wildfire has destroyed 50 homes, with nearly 500 others evacuated in central Texas. One person was also killed as the wildfire burned more than 45,000 acres.

El Chapo Case: Brother of Chicago Twins Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Admits Hiding Millions for Them

Mar 18, 2022 05:27 AM EDT By Mary Webber

An older brother of Chicago drug lords - the Flores twins- associated with Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" has admitted to hiding millions of drug cash for them.

Texas: Video Shows Severity of Hailstone Rain Amid Storm

Mar 16, 2022 10:08 PM EDT By Jess Smith

A round of severe storms fired up across Northeast Texas Monday evening, snarling the rush-hour commute for thousands of drivers and leaving behind plenty of hailstones the size of marbles into the city area.

First Latina Judge in Harris County Civil Courts, Debra Ibarra Mayfield, Dies at 47

Mar 15, 2022 08:42 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Debra Ibarra Mayfield, the first Latina judge in Harris County civil courts, died Friday in Houston after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 47.

Ultra1Plus Receives Dexos1™ Brand Certification From General Motors

Mar 14, 2022 11:48 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Ultra1Plus is proud to announce that its 0W-20 and 5W-30 oils are now certified in North America as Dexos1™ GM Approved-GEN3 engine oils by General Motors (GM).

Texans: Deshaun Watson Evades Criminal Charges on Sexual Misconduct, Can Now Be Traded

Mar 12, 2022 12:01 AM EST By Jess Smith

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was accused by two dozen women of sexual misconduct during massage appointments, will not be criminally charged.

Communities Expecting Another Challenging Year in Rio Grande Basin

Mar 11, 2022 05:49 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has released its streamflow forecast for March in the Rio Grande Basin.

Sinaloa Cartel Official ‘The Jaguar’ Who Worked for Drug Lord El Chapo Gets 40 Years in Prison

Mar 10, 2022 06:40 AM EST By Mary Webber

A high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel known as "The Jaguar" has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by a federal judge in Texas.

U.S. Marine Detained in Russia; Family Says U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Won't Meet Them in Texas

Mar 07, 2022 10:22 PM EST By Mary Webber

U.S. Marine Trevor Reed has been detained in Russia, with his family calling for a stage demonstration in Texas outside U.S. President Joe Biden's upcoming speech in Fort Worth.

Sinaloa Cartel Member 'Chous,' Ex-Cop Who Worked for Mexican Drug Lord El Mayo, Gets Life in Prison

Mar 04, 2022 03:20 AM EST By Mary Webber

A former police officer in Mexico was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for his role in the Sinaloa Cartel under Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Mexican Drug Cartels, Human Smugglers Use Fraudulent Texas Paper Tags to Conceal Identities, Evade Arrest

Mar 02, 2022 12:57 AM EST By Mary Webber

Mexican drug cartels and human smugglers were discovered to use fraudulent Texas paper tags to evade law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Gulf Cartel Leader 'El Contador' Arrested in Mexico Near Texas Border, Warnings of Possible Retaliation From Members Issued

Gulf Cartel Boss 'El Contador' Arrested in Mexico Near Texas Border, Warnings of Possible Retaliation From Members Issued

Feb 27, 2022 11:59 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Alfredo "El Contador" Cardenas, an elusive Gulf Cartel leader, was arrested in Mexico's state of Tamaulipas on Saturday.

University of Houston to Soon Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Mexican American and Latino Studies

Feb 25, 2022 10:05 PM EST By Jess Smith

A new degree program focusing on the experiences and contributions of the Latino community in the United States has been approved by the University of Houston.