This Week in Texas Politics: Special Session, the border and COVID-19
A panel of Texas journalists joins FOX 7’s Rudy Koski to review the week in Texas politics.
Border Patrol: Agent, 2nd driver killed in crash in Arizona
A Tucson Sector agent of the US Border Patrol was killed in a head-on collision near Sells, Arizona.
11 dead, 13 injured in crash linked to human smuggling near US-Mexico border, officials say
Investigators say an overloaded van carrying about 25 passengers has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than a dozen others.
Border patrol starts wearing body cameras
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol began issuing agents and officers with body cameras with the hopes of reinforcing transparency and better enhance its policing practices.
Migrant children stopped at US-Mexico border reaches all time high
A U.S. official says the number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an all-time high in July.
CDC extends order allowing migrants to be expelled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.
Texas Democratic congressman calls on Biden to appoint new border czar
The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.
This Week in Texas Politics: Executive orders, voting battles, special elections
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."
New Abbott order restricts transport of migrants due to COVID-19
Abbott's order directs DPS to stop any vehicle upon reasonable suspicion and reroute it back to its point of origin or a port of entry.
Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist with border arrests
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.
Texas begins jailing border crossers on trespassing charges
The detainees are being held at what had been an empty state prison in Dilley, Texas, about 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) north of the border city of Laredo, said Robert Hurst, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He said the converted facility will be able to hold more than 950 people.
Florida governor visits Texas border with Governor Abbott
Both governors say the blame falls on the Biden administration for the number of migrants crossing the border.
Texas Land Commissioner sues Biden Administration over border wall
The lawsuit sues President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secy Mayorkas on grounds of illegally preventing the border wall from being constructed.
Governor Greg Abbott holds briefing with border security sheriffs
The governor held a security briefing with sheriffs from the border communities Saturday at the Texas State Capitol.
Texas Legislature Special Session agenda released by Gov. Abbott
A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.
Biden administration showcases 'model' shelter for migrant children
The Biden administration has given a rare look inside an emergency shelter it opened to house migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.
Texas Dems call border visit a 'publicity stunt' amid 'real issues'
Democrats on Wednesday said Texas leaders should focus on expanding power capacity and coming up with a better emergency plan in the meantime.
FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Abbott, Trump visit the border wall
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Tricia Cortez with the No Border Wall Coalition talk about Abbott and Trump's visit to the border.
Former President Trump tours southern border with Gov. Abbott
Former President Donald Trump joined the governor and other state leaders Wednesday for a Texas border tour.
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.