The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited flights in a Texas region near the border with Mexico after the Defense Department accidentally shot down a border patrol drone on Thursday, an administration official told Axios.

Violence has erupted across the border from the Rio Grande Valley after Mexico officials killed a cartel boss.

After being named 2026 Mr. South Texas in Laredo, Sen. Ted Cruz focused on border crossings, international bridge permits and water treaty disputes.

Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, the federal government allocated $46.5 billion for border wall construction.

Still in the research stage, the virtual collars aimed at combating screwworm threats could potentially save ranchers and their herds.