Austin nonprofit helps connect refugees with jobs, training
The nonprofit organization serves refugees from all over the world, many coming from Afghanistan and Ukraine, offering a variety of free services, everything from educational classes to mentoring.
Travis County judges can’t hear appeals from migrants arrested under Texas border security push, court rules
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unanimously Wednesday that Travis County courts can’t weigh claims of wrongful detention caused by misdemeanor arrests 200 miles away.
Arizona sheriff plans to stop shipping containers at border wall
Sheriff David Hathaway says he plans to arrest construction crews and security personnel if they reach Santa Cruz County, calling the makeshift barrier "illegal dumping."
Border Patrol agent killed in high-speed chase of group entering US illegally
The 38-year-old agent leaves behind two children, but has not been identified.
Biden defends skipping border visit while in Arizona, says there are 'more important things'
Biden has never visited the border throughout his presidency, despite the ongoing crisis with record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border each month.
Judge delays end of migrant asylum restrictions to late December
Migrants have been expelled from the United States more than 2.4 million times since the Trump-era, COVID-19 rule took effect in March 2020.
Bus carrying migrants from Texas will arrive in Philadelphia Wednesday morning, Gov. Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is on its way to Philadelphia as of Tuesday afternoon.
Title 42: Judge orders halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
'Invasion declaration' ordered by Gov. Abbott overshadows U.S. border hearing
The call to end the border crackdown comes as federal officials admit the number of migrant encounters for border patrol agents in October dramatically increased from a year ago.
Gov. Greg Abbott invokes 'invasion clauses' in border security push
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
Top Biden immigration official resigns amid record border crossings
The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he may stop busing migrants if Republicans take Congress
FOX 4's Steven Dial talked to Governor Greg Abbott about a number of issues heading into Tuesday's Election Day, including immigration, abortion, the shooting in Uvalde and the enthusiasm he is seeing from voters across the state.
Texas Attorney General race: Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza
Texas Attorney General race: Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza. Two of the big topics in Texas are abortion rights and border security.
Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke by 11 points, new poll shows
A new poll from the UT/Texas Politics Project has Abbott in the driver seat. His lead over Democrat rival Beto O’Rourke is now at 11 points, 54% to 43%.
AG candidate Rochelle Garza talks going from daughter of educators to civil rights attorney
The polls say Rochelle Garza is closer than any other democrat to actually winning a state-wide race. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan caught up with Garza, who is facing off against incumbent Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General.
New DACA program can continue for now, judge rules
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
Migrants flown to Massachusetts certified as crime victims
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar’s certifications allow the mostly Venezuelan migrants to apply for special U-visas pending his department’s investigation of the Sept. 14 flight to Martha’s Vineyard.
VP Kamala Harris speaks on abortion, reproductive rights during Austin visit
With just a month before the midterm election, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged people to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot and encouraged others to register to vote.
Texas: The Issue Is - Republican National Committee co-chair Tommy Hicks on the midterm election
Republican National Committee co-chair Tommy Hicks sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss a series of issues facing the Republican Party and the American people as a whole.
Documents: Florida migrant transport planning began in July
The flight has spawned an investigation by a Texas sheriff and two lawsuits amid criticism that the program was a political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to appeal to his conservative base.