Tag: Reynosa
Former Reynosa city council member sentenced for smuggling cocaine
A former city council member from Reynosa has been sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 100 pounds of cocaine through the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint.
Gladys Porter Zoo announces discount admission prices for select weekends
Gladys Porter Zoo will have special discount admission prices for guests across and out of the Rio Grande Valley in three upcoming weekends.
Notorious former leader of Gulf Cartel, creator of Los Zetas, released from prison
The notorious former head of the Gulf Cartel in Matamoros and founder of its armed wing, Los Zetas, which later split and caused a rift resulting in years of bloody fighting in Tamaulipas, has been released from federal prison.
McAllen man sentenced to prison for drug smuggling — again
A 43-year-old McAllen man was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute meth, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas.
CBP seizes $387,000 at Hidalgo Port of Entry
There was no fooling U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on April Fool’s Day at the Hidalgo Port of Entry.
Reynosa city council member pleads guilty to smuggling 93 pounds of cocaine
A 34-year-old city council member from Reynosa admitted to attempting to smuggle nearly a million dollars worth of cocaine through the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint.
Gladys Porter Zoo slashing weekend prices by as much as 75%
Lions, tigers and bears are awaiting your curious eyes at Gladys Porter Zoo, which is having a special discount for three weekends only where guests can save up to 75% off a regular admission ticket.
Federal judge dismisses cocaine trafficking charges against Reynosa city councilor
A federal magistrate judge has ordered a Reynosa city councilor released from custody after dismissing charges against her that alleged she attempted to smuggle around 93 pounds of cocaine through the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint in Falfurrias.
Reynosa city councilor arrested with cocaine in Falfurrias
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A city councilor from the Mexican border city of Reynosa has been arrested at a checkpoint in Texas after U.S. border patrol agents found about 93 pounds (42 kilograms) of cocaine in her car, prosecutors said.
Border Patrol finds nearly 100 pounds of cocaine in Reynosa resident’s vehicle
Border Patrol agents at the Falfurrias checkpoint on Saturday arrested a woman from Reynosa after finding nearly 100 pounds of cocaine in her vehicle.