Abbott renews border disaster declaration in 43 Texas counties

Gov. Abbott's office says that the disaster declaration provides more resources and strategies to combat the ongoing influx of unlawful immigrants.

Man wearing fake Border Patrol uniform arrested during smuggling attempt near Tucson

John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.

'Remain in Mexico': Supreme Court orders Biden administration to reinstate Trump-era policy

The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.

Overwhelmed Texas border community begins busing migrants to Austin

The City of Austin was notified over the weekend and has had a handful of buses arrive this week, according to a spokesperson.

11 dead, 13 injured in crash linked to human smuggling near US-Mexico border, officials say

Investigators say an overloaded van carrying about 25 passengers has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than a dozen others.

Border patrol starts wearing body cameras

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol began issuing agents and officers with body cameras with the hopes of reinforcing transparency and better enhance its policing practices.

Migrant children stopped at US-Mexico border reaches all time high

A U.S. official says the number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an all-time high in July.

CDC extends order allowing migrants to be expelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.

Texas Democratic congressman calls on Biden to appoint new border czar

The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.

This Week in Texas Politics: Executive orders, voting battles, special elections

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."

New Abbott order restricts transport of migrants due to COVID-19

Abbott's order directs DPS to stop any vehicle upon reasonable suspicion and reroute it back to its point of origin or a port of entry.

Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist with border arrests

Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.

Texas begins jailing border crossers on trespassing charges

The detainees are being held at what had been an empty state prison in Dilley, Texas, about 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) north of the border city of Laredo, said Robert Hurst, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He said the converted facility will be able to hold more than 950 people.

Florida governor visits Texas border with Governor Abbott

Both governors say the blame falls on the Biden administration for the number of migrants crossing the border.

Texas Land Commissioner sues Biden Administration over border wall

The lawsuit sues President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secy Mayorkas on grounds of illegally preventing the border wall from being constructed.

Texas Legislature Special Session agenda released by Gov. Abbott

A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.

Biden administration showcases 'model' shelter for migrant children

The Biden administration has given a rare look inside an emergency shelter it opened to house migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.