Gov. Abbott defends GOP reforms at Austin conference

Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.

Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.

Laser from Mexico pointed at helicopter patrolling Texas border

A laser was pointed three times at an AS-350 helicopter patrolling about 13 miles west of McAllen International Airport in Texas last week. The laser was coming from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank.

ICE San Antonio arrest Tren de Aragua gang member wanted for attempted murder

The 27-year-old Venezuelan was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and is the suspected shooter in an attempted murder investigation in San Antonio.

Cocaine worth $1.4M seized at U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says their officers seized more than $1.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in a tanker truck at a U.S. Port of Entry in Texas.

'Violent criminals' from Mexico, Honduras arrested in San Antonio ICE investigation

"HSI San Antonio remains steadfast in its mission to apprehend individuals who pose a significant threat to public safety," said HSI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee.

Houston ICE arrests Mexico native deported 3 times, with violent criminal history

The Mexico native has been convicted of several crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault with a weapon, and possession of marijuana.

Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.

$19M in meth, heroin labeled as cucumbers, jalapenos seized at Texas border

Customs and Border Protection agents say they seized more than $19 million in methamphetamine that had been labeled as cucumbers and jalapenos.

Mexico deploys first troops at US border near El Paso

Around 1,650 troops from Mexico's National Guard arrived in Juárez, Mexico on Tuesday as part of 10,000 troops sent to reinforce the southern border.

Texas National Guard troops allowed to make immigration arrests

The Trump administration and the state of Texas have reached a deal that will allow Texas National Guard troops to make immigration arrests.

Austin man charged with smuggling firearms into Mexico

An Austin man was charged with smuggling goods out of the United States after he was found with firearms, magazines and scopes.