Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
Riding along with Border Patrol agents
Only on FOX, we got an inside look at how US Border Patrol agents at the Southern Border use their manpower and resources to secure the country. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has more after visiting the border sector and speaking to agents.
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol's security measures: Migrants pay cartel to cross
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents are facing new challenges and FOX 26 got to ride-along, learning more about the role of cartels in the border crossings.
What will happen to DACA under a second Trump term?
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia takes on Rio Grande Valley border sector
I spent three days in the Rio Grande Valley border sector riding along with Border Patrol agents and joining their riverine crew along the river to see how migrants are smuggled into the United States. Here's what I learned.
EXCLUSIVE: ICE Houston takes down 3 felon non-citizens; FOX 26 rides along with team Alpha
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Houston Field Office arrested three felon noncitizens in a recent operation, targeting individuals who pose a threat to public safety.
President-elect Donald Trump's immigration plan: Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia
In a recent interview, President-elect Donald Trump made it clear that he means business when it comes to reshaping immigration.
Immigration and the transition to Donald Trump's administration: Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia
We launched this newsletter with the purpose of keeping our eyes on the border during a major election year and the impacts immigration and border security would have on the outcome. Now, we’re ready to transition the newsletter, as we transition to a new Presidential administration.
More Texas land available for Trump deportation efforts, land commissioner says
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced she would make more state-owned land available to the incoming Trump administration to use for deportation efforts.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, incoming Border Czar Tom Homan serve Thanksgiving at border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan will take a trip to the Texas-Mexico border on Tuesday.
Migrant caravan makes way to Texas-Mexico border
Things are ramping up at the southern border as a new migrant caravan makes their way through Mexico. The Texas Land Commissioner has offered the Trump administration land to help with his mass deportation plan. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia breaks it all down.
Migrant caravan leads to increased activity at southern border
A migrant caravan is currently moving through Mexico, heading towards the U.S. border, as Texas officials offer support for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed immigration policies.
1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.
An Indian family froze to death at the US-Canada border, a journey that's becoming more common
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border.
Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border
Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.
Immigrants face uncertainty after election
There's a lot of uncertainty in the immigrant community as President-elect Donald Trump promised sweeping changes on day one of his presidency. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with immigration advocates and those stuck in limbo.
Immigrant community faces uncertainty as Trump promises immigration overhaul
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, individuals in the immigrant community are confronting heightened uncertainty following Trump's pledges of substantial immigration reforms.
Judge rules New York City can't block migrant buses from Texas
The New York Supreme Court has a dismissed a lawsuit aimed to prevent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from sending migrants to the city by bus.