Gov. Abbott calls for utility reform after Hurricane Beryl destruction
Governor Greg Abbott says he is ready and willing to drop the hammer on CenterPoint due to the aftermath from Hurricane Beryl.
Governor Greg Abbott says he is ready and willing to drop the hammer on CenterPoint due to the aftermath from Hurricane Beryl.
Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande last year to deter illegal migration could remain. The fight over the barrier is one of many broader, hard-fought legal and political battles over the state’s authority to control the flow of migrants at the border.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande last year to deter illegal migration could remain. The fight over the barrier is one of many broader, hard-fought legal and political battles over the state’s authority to control the flow of migrants at the border.
US-Canada illegal border crossings surge – and those migrants are heading to NYC
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border are surging, and many migrants enter undetected through Upstate New York before reaching their final destination: New York City. Here's what FOX 5 NY found in Clinton County, N.Y.:
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border are surging, and many migrants enter undetected through Upstate New York before reaching their final destination: New York City. Here's what FOX 5 NY found in Clinton County, N.Y.:
House GOP votes to condemn Kamala Harris over administration's managing of border policy
The vice president was assigned with addressing the causes of migration in certain countries, with Republicans claiming she didn’t do enough to curtail illegal immigration.
The vice president was assigned with addressing the causes of migration in certain countries, with Republicans claiming she didn’t do enough to curtail illegal immigration.
Jocelyn Nungaray murder: Texas lawmakers respond to 12-year-old girl's death with immigration bill
One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
Rachel Morin murder: Mom says daughter is more than a statistic: 'They’re using her like a 'political flag'
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
Biden to give legal status to some undocumented spouses of US citizens
The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.
The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.
Border security, inflation big issues for Texans: Sen. John Cornyn
Border security and inflation are two of the biggest issues impacting Texans right now, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Border security and inflation are two of the biggest issues impacting Texans right now, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Pflugerville ISD International Welcome Center gets grant to help refugee, asylee families
Moving to a new country can be difficult for children, so Pflugerville ISD operates an International Welcome Center to help kids from refugee and asylee families.
Moving to a new country can be difficult for children, so Pflugerville ISD operates an International Welcome Center to help kids from refugee and asylee families.
Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
Gov. Abbott releases 10 most wanted criminals list
Gov. Abbott has launched a "Top Ten Most Wanted" list for criminals who have entered Texas illegally.
Gov. Abbott has launched a "Top Ten Most Wanted" list for criminals who have entered Texas illegally.
Arizona voters will decide whether local police can make border-crossing arrests
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.
Biden issues executive order on border security
President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.
President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.
How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools
Emails between D.C. Public Schools officials are offering a glimpse into the strain placed on schools in Washington, D.C., as the sanctuary city struggles to handle an influx of migrants into the nation’s capital.
Emails between D.C. Public Schools officials are offering a glimpse into the strain placed on schools in Washington, D.C., as the sanctuary city struggles to handle an influx of migrants into the nation’s capital.
Runoffs, border camp, Capitol chaos, Trump verdict: This Week in Texas Politics
The May runoff elections were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
The May runoff elections were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Trump weighs White House advisory role for Elon Musk: report
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Texans concerned about economy, immigration: poll
According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.
According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Biden administration announces rule aiming to speed up asylum screening process for some migrants
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.