A Texas rancher, identified as 74-year-old Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, was tragically killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) believed to be planted by a Mexican drug cartel near the southern border. This incident has led local authorities, including Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller, to issue warnings about the increasing threat of cartel violence in the region. Officials reported that the rancher was driving on his property when the device detonated, marking yet another example of the escalating risks faced by those living along the border. The commissioner advised residents and ranchers to exercise extreme caution and avoid areas known to be controlled by cartels, underscoring the urgent need for heightened vigilance in light of this shocking act of violence.