Beto O'Rourke speaks on abortions, Texas border in interview
Beto O'Rourke, in a pre-recorded interview for “Texas: The Issue Is,” was on TV in three of the Lone Star State's top markets.
Texas trooper arrests Mexican man illegally in US for traffic violation, warrant on sexual contact with child
Gabriel Rangel Suarez, 47, also allegedly had a Border Patrol hat in his car, resulting in suspicions from authorities who questioned him.
NYC officials claim Texas using wristbands to barcode migrants bused to city
NYC officials claimed that many people wanted to get off the bus in different states, but were afraid to do so thinking they were being tracked.
Gov. Greg Abbott sends five more buses of migrants to New York, escalating feud with Mayor Eric Adams
The policy is an expansion of the governor’s plan to antagonize President Joe Biden over border security by busing migrants entering Texas to Washington, D.C., but research suggests the policy could allow more migrants to stay in the country even longer.
Migrant children bused from Texas to NYC will get help for school year under new program
At least 1,000 migrants will enter the school system next month.
'Make my day': Gov. Abbott hits back at NYC mayor over threat to bus New Yorkers to Texas
“I kind of feel like Clint Eastwood. Go ahead, Mayor. Make my day,” said Abbott on Fox News Wednesday morning.
ACLU calls on feds to investigate Abbott’s policy transporting migrants back to border
In July, Abbott authorized state law enforcement to transport migrants to ports of entry. It’s unclear how and why migrants are being detained, raising civil rights concerns and questions about whether the state is overstepping federal authority.
First bus of migrants from Texas border arrives in New York
In addition to Washington D.C., New York City will now be a drop-off location for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's undocumented migrant busing strategy.
Operation Lone Star has resulted in 30 deaths, 71 injuries since last year, ACLU claims
ACLU says it has linked DPS vehicle pursuits in South Texas to 30 deaths since the start of OLS, an initiative created by Gov. Greg Abbott in March 2021 to combat the rise in illegal immigration numbers.
Texas Operation Lone Star taking mental toll on service members, top generals say
Complaints about poor living conditions for Operation Lone Star got the attention of state lawmakers. They heard on Wednesday what's being done about it.
Texas law enforcement make multiple drug busts, seize cocaine, meth worth more than $4 million
Officers seized the narcotics during vehicle inspections.
Texas National Guard soldier supporting Operation Lone Star dies in ‘non-mission related incident’
Texas launched Operation Lone Star amid a surge in border crossings.
This week in Texas politics: Democratic convention, surplus and Texas grid anxiety
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski, along with experts, speak on different topics happening in Texas.
Bodies of migrants who died in Texas trailer come to Mexico
The bodies of the migrants that died in a trailer in San Antonio, Texas have returned to Mexico and funerals are now being held.
This Week in Texas Politics: Polls, schools and inflation
FOX 7's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts to discuss the Texas governor race, poll results, education and more.
Report finds ‘unnecessary’ force by agents at Rio Grande
In a recently released report, Customs and Border Protection blamed a “lack of command control and communication” for mounted agents using their horses to block and move Haitian migrants.
Abbott authorizes return of undocumented immigrants in Texas to border
In a press release, Gov. Abbott blamed the Biden Administration's decision to end Title 42 expulsions and the Remain-in-Mexico policy for "historic levels of illegal crossings."
Justice Department is investigating Texas’ Operation Lone Star for alleged civil rights violations
Emails obtained by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica confirm that federal authorities are probing discrimination claims involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar border initiative.
Some Texas leaders want border surge declared an 'invasion'
Gov. Greg Abbott has made the record number of border-crossers from Mexico and criticism of the federal government's response the cornerstone of his administration. But now, some local leaders in Texas border counties want the migrant surge declared an "invasion.” They think that would trigger a constitutional mandate for the White House to send more resources.
Border Patrol agents in Texas discover migrants smuggled inside toolboxes at checkpoint
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.