New x-ray tech now used at Texas border to fight drug, human smuggling crisis
Federal officials started testing the scanners last year at several Texas ports of entry. Vehicles drive over scanners in the roadway, and that is a difference maker.
House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.
Hundreds travel to Austin to call on Abbott to end Operation Lone Star
Those gathered at the capitol Saturday morning say Operation Lone Star has been ripping families apart at the border.
Migrant boat crashes off coast of Italy; dozens killed
More than 170 migrants were on board when the overcrowded boat crashed.
New rule would impose 'severe limitations' on asylum-seekers at US southern border
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
Senator John Cornyn talks border, debt ceiling, Ukraine and China
The Lone Star State's Senior U.S. Senator is shouldering what many see as the "Herculean" challenge of forging limited, bipartisan consensus as a means of easing the multifaceted border crisis plaguing Texas and the entire country.
Feds reunite nearly 700 migrant kids separated from their families at US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families separated under his predecessor's policy of forcibly separating parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
Gov. Greg Abbott hires 'border czar' to accelerate wall construction
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
Gov. Greg Abbott not giving up COVID-era powers: Report
Earlier this month, Gov. Abbott extended his COVID-related executive orders under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.
Gov. Abbott won’t give up COVID-era power until Texas lawmakers ban vaccine mandates, strengthen border
Abbott doubles down on his long-standing call to lawmakers to prohibit local governments from enacting mask and vaccine mandates.
Texas Rep. discusses concerns about Senate Bill 147
If passed, according to the bill language, it would ban companies and citizens from North Korea, Iran, Russia and China from buying property in Texas.
Afghan soldier seeking US asylum freed from immigration hold
An Afghan soldier seeking U.S. asylum who was arrested while trying to cross the Mexico border has been freed and reunited with his brother after spending months in immigration detention, his attorney said Wednesday.
Texas Rep. introduces bill to keep Title 42 until COVID-19 federal mandates are lifted
State Rep. Brian Harrison discusses Title 42, and its legal battle at the Supreme Court.
Officials condemn SB 147 that forbids people, businesses from certain countries from owning Texas land
The bill was authored by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst. If passed, according to the bill language, it would ban companies and citizens of North Korea, Iran, Russia and China from buying property in Texas.
Refugee Services of Texas names experienced executive as new CEO
Refugee Services of Texas CEO David McKeever discussed what the organization has seen and how private citizens can get involved.
Texas: The Issue Is - Discussion about Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities going into his 3rd term
We know Texas has a record surplus and a lot of the focus has been on property tax relief, but in his inaugural address, Gov. Greg Abbott gave a preview of what other priorities he has for this legislative session.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings surge to highest levels since Biden took office
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
CBP seizes more than $4 million worth of cocaine concealed in decorative rocks in San Diego
CBP officers extracted approximately 256 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated value of approximately $4.1 million.
New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
American travelers trying to return home from Tijuana, Mexico fined thousands to cross border
American travelers returning from Tijuana say they're being charged thousands of dollars to cross the border for what amounts to simply being in the wrong lane.