Treasury Department opens investigation into Abbott’s use of federal funds for border mission
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to revisit federal funding for undocumented students
Jamarr Brown, the Texas Democratic party code co-executive director, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss federal funding for undocumented students.
Border Patrol agent charged in assault of juvenile in Texas
The agent based in the Del Rio area, along the border with Mexico, was arrested Monday by Texas Rangers, CBP said in a statement. The statement did not name the agent nor describe the alleged assault, including where or when it happened.
EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
'Hell, it’s a mess. I don’t know how else to put it,' sheriff reacts to trailer of migrants found
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for 40 migrants after a tractor-trailer broke down off highway 59 Friday morning,
Texas Bar Foundation responds to AG Ken Paxton launching investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation's use of grants, saying the Foundation aided in "the mass influx of illegal aliens."
This Week in Texas Politics: Leaked draft opinion regarding abortion from SCOTUS
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts considered whether abortion will stay on the front campaign burner and how the week also ended with new fight over immigration.
Gov. Abbott challenging education funds for undocumented students in Texas schools
Abbott said that states need to be able to enforce their own immigration policies or the federal government should cover the cost of educating undocumented children in public schools.
New Mexico seeks opportunity in Texas border disruptions
Following Gov. Abbott's recent border inspection plan pushback, New Mexico is now looking to capitalize on Mexico's unease with disruptions along the Texas border.
Coast Guard intercepting surge of migrants in Caribbean Sea
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeing more Haitian migrants trying to reach the Florida coast by boat. And many migrants do not survive the dangerous journey. Fox News got a first-hand look at how busy the coast guard has been with rescues.
Autopsy: Woman migrant found entangled on border wall choked to death
The Pima County Medical Examiner’s report conducted for the Cochise County Sheriff’s office said Griselda Anais Verduzco Armenta, 31, was found suspended from the border wall.
Man wanted by US Marshals arrested in traffic stop near Ellinger
Daniel Luviano was wanted federally for a probation violation stemming from a charge for smuggling immigrants, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Gov. Abbott announces additional funding for Operation Lone Star
Glenn Smith, senior strategist for Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of J.D. Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss additional funding for Operation Lone Star.
Migrant drowns crossing Rio Grande where Texas soldier drowned in prior rescue attempt
A migrant from Nicaragua drowned while trying to cross the Rio Grande river on Sunday in the same area where Texas National Guard member Bishop Evans drowned last month.
Funeral held in Arlington for guardsman who drowned on Texas border
The Texas National Guard member who died trying to save two migrants in the Rio Grande was laid to rest Saturday.
This Week in Texas Politics: U.S. border battle, migrant buses to D.C and teacher shortages
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss big political topics and more in “This Week in Texas Politics.”
George P. Bush calls for border crisis to be declared an 'invasion' of drug cartels
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said Friday "Texans have had enough" with the historic surge of illegal immigration, smuggling of drugs, and illegal activity in border communities.
Abbott, Texas leadership approve almost $500M in additional Operation Lone Star funding
The majority of those funds, $465.3 million, will be used to support the deployment of the Texas National Guard.
Abbott accepting donations for program to bus undocumented immigrants to Washington D.C.
A page attached to the Office of the Governor website allows people to donate to Border Transportation Funding, which has already received almost $64,000 as of April 28.
Fact-checking Texas leaders’ claims about Operation Lone Star
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.