Staff Reports
Texas law enforcement showed true grit this week as brave DPS troopers stopped a dangerous human smuggler trying to escape justice. Dashcam footage captured the heart-pounding chase where a criminal smashed into innocent drivers before plunging his vehicle into the Rio Grande – proving once again that border chaos puts every American at risk.
The smuggler’s reckless flight ended when troopers fished him out of the river, saving his life just before he drowned. Five illegal immigrants were found trapped in the wrecked car, including a child – casualties of the Biden administration’s weak policies that encourage dangerous crossings. Two others managed to swim back to Mexico, escaping consequences while leaving Texas communities to deal with the fallout.
This confrontation highlights the deadly stakes of Operation Lone Star, Texas’ frontline defense against the invasion happening at our southern border. “We’re taking back our streets from these lawless cartel thugs,” said a DPS sergeant involved in the chase. The program’s coordinated efforts between state troopers and National Guard soldiers have dramatically reduced illegal crossings in recent weeks.
The arrested smuggler now faces felony charges, but the real problem remains Washington’s refusal to secure the border. Every day, criminal gangs exploit America’s open borders to traffic drugs, weapons, and people – turning Texas highways into war zones. Just last month, a repeat illegal alien admitted to smuggling migrants after leading police on another high-speed chase near Laredo.
Governor Abbott’s leadership stands in stark contrast to the federal government’s failures. His decision to label violent groups like Tren de Aragua as terrorist organizations has allowed Texas law enforcement to dismantle their operations. Over 40 gang members were arrested in a single sweep last week, protecting neighborhoods from these foreign-born criminals.
While Democrats push for amnesty, Texas continues doing the hard work of enforcement. Troopers recently captured a Honduran fugitive wanted for deadly conduct – an illegal immigrant who’d been arrested multiple times but kept getting released. This revolving door justice ends when state authorities step in to defend citizens.
Every high-speed chase and river rescue proves that border security IS national security. When Texas officers risk their lives to stop smugglers, they’re not just enforcing the law – they’re protecting the American way of life from those who want to destroy it. The liberal media won’t show you these videos, but patriots know the truth.
The choice is clear: either support Texas’ right to defend itself or watch our communities become battlegrounds. Thanks to Governor Abbott’s courage, the Lone Star State remains the last line of defense against the chaos unleashed by open borders and weak leadership in Washington.
