Gov. Abbott, former Pres. Trump jointly visit Texas-Mexico border

Greg Abbott and Donald Trump were in the Rio Grande Valley visiting the border in Hidalgo County and Abbott reiterated his own pledge to finish the border wall in Texas.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott's migrant detention plan

Immigration attorney Thomas Esparza joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's plan to crack down on border crossings.

South Texas prepares for Abbott, Trump border tour

On Wednesday Gov. Greg Abbott will use the border as a backdrop to show former President Donald Trump his plan to secure it.

FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Abbott and Trump's trip to border

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak joins Mike Warren to talk about Governor Abbott and Trump's planned visit to the border.

South Dakota to deploy National Guard troops to Texas border

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced that she is deploying National Guard troops to Texas to help with border security, joining a growing list of Republican governors -- including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- who have committed to sending law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico.

Disappearances rise on Mexico's 'highway of death' to U.S. border

As many as 50 people are missing after setting out on three-hour car trips this year between Mexico's industrial hub of Monterrey and the border city of Nuevo Laredo on a well-traveled stretch of road local media have dubbed “the highway of death.”

Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border

Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.

Abbott issues statewide call for jailers to assist at border

Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.

Vice President Kamala Harris visiting El Paso, U.S.-Mexico border

The visit comes three months after President Joe Biden put her in charge of the border crisis and on the heels of criticism from Texas Republicans.

Quinnipiac University poll shows Texans split on Abbott reelection

According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.

Texas border wall project receives over $450K in donations in one week

Texas received $459,000 in private donations for the state’s planned wall at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced.

Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.

Texas clears out state prison to make room for criminal noncitizens

The state’s Department of Criminal Justice has started moving inmates from the Dolph Briscoe Unit to other facilities with capacity across the state.

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott intends to build border wall

Is there really a need for Gov. Abbott's border wall? Brian Ruddle and Gilberto Hinojosa discuss Abbott's plans with FOX 7's Mike Warren.

Gov. Abbott launches new Texas border wall plan

Texas is putting up $250,000,000 for the down payment, according to the Texas governor.

US ends Trump-era asylum policies for violence victims

Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a new policy saying immigration judges should cease following the Trump-era rules that made it tough for immigrants who faced domestic or gang violence to win asylum in the United States.