US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday it's seeing “increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals and encourage migration."
Lawmakers pass strict border bill, reactions
Two controversial border bills are expected to be signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 3 deals with the border wall while Senate Bill 4 deals with undocumented migrants. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is in Houston with reactions from lawmakers and police.
Houston area officials on Texas bill allowing police to arrest migrants crossing the border
Two controversial border bills were approved by the Texas House of Representatives on Tuesday, both of which focus on the US-Mexico border.
Texas House approves bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegally
The state House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday that would appropriate more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers and make illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state crime.
Thousands of migrants head to US border
It's one of the largest migrant caravans since June 2022. Thousands of people are heading toward the U.S. as the Biden Administration tries to curb the flow of people at the Southern Border. FOX's Casey Stegall is tracking the border crisis.
Mayors of US cities seek meeting with Biden on how to handle incoming migrants
The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Los Angeles are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
Houston among five big cities seeking a meeting with Biden about how to better manage arriving migrants
The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
Houston man charged for human smuggling attempt in Webb County
Texas DPS arrested a Houston man they reported was attempting to smuggle migrants into the U.S. dressed in camouflage and a U.S. Army uniform.
Texas DPS stops human smuggling attempt
A Texas DPS trooper, with the help of US Border Patrol, caught a Houston man who they reported was attempting to smuggle five people into the U.S. from Mexico. (Video courtesy Texas DPS/Lieutenant Chris Olivarez via Twitter)
Texas AG suing Biden Administration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration over the alleged cutting of razor wire set up across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas files lawsuit over alleged destruction of border security measures
In a recent court filing, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the federal government of destroying Texas' concertina wire along the border.
Texas Senate passed SB 11, attempting to make illegal immigration state crime
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would give the state authority to arrest migrants at the US border.
Bill would let state police arrest migrants
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would give the state authority to arrest migrants at the US border. It's something only the federal government can currently do. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a Houston group that hopes Senate Bill 11 will not pass the House.
Texas Legislature 3rd special session starts Monday; school choice, immigration on agenda
Texas lawmakers are heading back to Austin after Gov. Greg Abbott called for a third special session. It will focus on issues that include school choice, immigration and COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers.
Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: ‘Every state has become a border state'
Ivey is the latest Republican governor to send National Guard soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border amid pleas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Homeland Security's plan to expand border wall
Fox's Caroline Elliott is live in El Paso with more details on the plan.
Biden administration resuming deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants, AP sources say
The news comes not long after the administration increased protected status for Venezuelans who arrive to the U.S.
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas
The Biden administration announced it waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction, marking the administration’s first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency.
El Paso struggles with migrant surge
Fox Caroline Elliot is in El Paso with new updates on immigration status in El Paso
GOV.Greg Abott defending his actions in NYC
Governor Greg Abbott is defending his actions in New York City against public opinions regarding his handling of the border crisis.