Texas Gov. Abbott signs executive order labeling drug cartels terrorists

Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to identify gangs supporting Mexican cartels importing deadly fentanyl.

Migrants in Martha's Vineyard: Texas sheriff investigating flights

Ed Espinosa, president of Progress Texas, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, discuss the Bexar County Sheriff's investigation into the migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard.

Migrants sue Gov. Ron DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard relocation 'scheme'

Venezuelan migrants flown from San Antonio to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard have sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary for engaging in a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to relocate them.

Delaware readies for possible plane full of migrants being sent from Texas

A small Delaware airport was flooded on Tuesday with state leaders and local non-profit organizations in preparation for a possible plane full of migrants being sent from Texas. 

U.S. border crossings rise among Venezuelans, officials say

Nearly 7 of every 10 stops of Venezuelans crossing illegally into the country in August occurred at sectors of the Texas border. Officials said migrants were stopped over 200,000 times last month.

Texas sheriff investigating 2 flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov.

A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio.

Sen. John Cornyn speaks on student loan forgiveness, border security, abortion and more

Longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn is sharing his thoughts with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski on major issues facing Texans, including student loan forgiveness, border security, and abortion laws.

Migrants sent to Chicago through Gov. Abbott's busing program

Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on Gov. Abbott's busing program.

9 migrants found dead in Texas river, Border Patrol says

Officials made the discovery while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy rains.

Pecan farmers get caught in power vacuum on Texas border

The dispute is the latest example of how Texas’ unprecedented challenge to the federal government’s authority on the border has created a clash among agencies working at cross purposes.

Migrants sent by Texas governor arrive in Chicago seeking 'better future'

Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.

VISION Act fails: California won’t bar parolee transfers to immigration agents

State corrections officials estimated that if the bill becomes law it could cost the state an additional $22 million a year to supervise more than 2,500 parolees who otherwise would have been deported.

Beto O'Rourke speaks on abortions, Texas border in interview

Beto O'Rourke, in a pre-recorded interview for “Texas: The Issue Is,” was on TV in three of the Lone Star State's top markets.