Big Bend Ranch State Park safe from border wall, CBP says in latest reversal
In the latest update to the confusion over a potential border wall in Texas' Big Bend parks sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection now says they have no plans to construct a physical barrier in that area's state park.
In the latest update to the confusion over a potential border wall in Texas' Big Bend parks sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection now says they have no plans to construct a physical barrier in that area's state park.
Billion dollar Rio Grande buoy operation gets pushback from residents, scientists
Some South Texas residents are saying "not in my backyard" to floating barriers the government plans to install along the Rio Grande.
Some South Texas residents are saying "not in my backyard" to floating barriers the government plans to install along the Rio Grande.
Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
CBP map no longer shows Big Bend border wall following letter from Texas House
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.
CBP officers seize 44 Handguns, 79 Magazines at Laredo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 44 handguns and 79 magazines hidden in a Corvette at the Laredo Port of Entry during an outbound inspection into Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 44 handguns and 79 magazines hidden in a Corvette at the Laredo Port of Entry during an outbound inspection into Mexico.
Nearly $6M in meth seized while hidden in commercial truck at Laredo
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $6 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial truck at the Laredo Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $6 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial truck at the Laredo Port of Entry.
$602K in meth seized at Laredo Colombia-Solidarity Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 65 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at over $602,000, from a vehicle at the Laredo Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 65 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at over $602,000, from a vehicle at the Laredo Port of Entry.
Feds seize over 36 pounds of cocaine from tractor in South Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a tractor at the Veterans International Bridge, sparking a federal criminal investigation.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a tractor at the Veterans International Bridge, sparking a federal criminal investigation.
Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to close Saturday morning for annual Abrazo International Bridge Ceremony
Vehicle traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will be suspended this Saturday morning from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. for the annual International Bridge Ceremony.
Vehicle traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will be suspended this Saturday morning from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. for the annual International Bridge Ceremony.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.
Guilty plea leads to 5-year sentence for human smuggling and illegal firearm
A Mexican national was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an armed human smuggling attempt, which included illegal reentry and possessing an AR-15 style rifle near the U.S. border.
A Mexican national was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an armed human smuggling attempt, which included illegal reentry and possessing an AR-15 style rifle near the U.S. border.
Border Patrol data shows 74% drop in illegal Big Bend border crossings since 2023
The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.
The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.
"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
After Texas stops funding border wall program, 'One Big Beautiful Bill' would fill the gap
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Texas defunds state border wall program with only 65 miles complete
A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.
A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.
LA ICE protests, Day 2: Paramount, downtown LA at center of car fires, smoke bomb explosions
Demonstrations in Paramount marked the second day of anti-ICE protests happening across Los Angeles.
Demonstrations in Paramount marked the second day of anti-ICE protests happening across Los Angeles.
Ken Paxton's Senate run, state budget, and Texas DOGE: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.