A La Pryor man has been convicted on three counts of human-smuggling-related crimes for his involvement in a March 2022 operation, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas.

LA PRYOR, Texas – Two suspects are charged in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old man that happened early New Year’s Day in La Pryor, officials said Thursday. David Castillo, 51, and Daniel Castillo, 25, who are father and son, are both charged with murder. Officers were called to the 500 block of Evelyn Street in La Pryor around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday for a possible stabbing. Deputies with the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office were told that the victim was at a New Year’s party at the location. The Zavala County Sheriff’s Office said both suspects, who were not invited, arrived to the party and called out the victim, identified as Abel Longoria.