U.S. issues travel advisory near Texas-Mexico border due to reported crime, kidnapping
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico have issued a travel warning for certain parts of the Texas-Mexico border due to reports of violence and kidnapping, officials said in a news release. The level four security alert includes Reynosa,
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys hundreds more troops to Texas-Mexico border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the troops to the Rio Grande Valley, where he said they'll work side-by-side with U.S. Border Patrol agents to keep migrants from illegally entering the country. Some of those troops left from the U.S. Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth Monday morning. The others left from a base in Houston.
Texas lawmakers get behind Gov. Greg Abbott’s $11 billion request for border security reimbursement
Several members of the Texas Legislature are expressing their support after Gov. Greg Abbott asked the federal government to reimburse Texas for money it spent securing the border during the Biden administration.
Texas sends more than 400 Guardsmen to US-Mexico border
The troops, part of a unit called the Texas Tactical Border Force, will join those already deployed to the border through Texas' Operation Lone Star.
Texas-Mexico border already seeing big changes to illegal immigration after Trump's executive orders
Hours after being sworn in, President Trump fulfilled his campaign promises to crackdown on illegal immigration. The President declared an emergency at the southern border, and as a result, there have already been many changes to policy.
Texas sends more troops to the southern border
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said he's sending more than 400 soldiers from Houston and Fort Worth to the U.S.-Mexico border to collaborate with Border Patrol agents, according to new reporting from the Texas Tribune.
US Sen. Cornyn backs Gov. Abbott's call for Texas reimbursement for border security
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is backing Gov. Greg Abbott's request for Congress to repay Texas for the billions the state has spent on border security.
Sen. Ted Cruz talks border legislation, no taxes on tips, and south Texas political shift
From border security to tax breaks for tipped workers, Sen. Ted Cruz shared his insights with the KGNS D.C. Bureau this week, including his thoughts on Trump’s cabinet picks.
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Trump’s tariffs loom and even his supporters in Texas are nervous
Trump has vowed punishing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which are Texas’ biggest international trading partners.
US consulate warns of gun battles, IEDs, kidnappings in Mexican border towns near Texas
U.S. officials have put several Mexican border towns near Texas under the highest-level travel advisory amid gun battles, ...
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Texas budget writers prioritize border security, education funding in initial drafts
House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1, Jan. 22. The proposals include billions of dollars for border security, property tax cuts, ...
East Texas lawmaker’s bill would increase Texas’ authority regarding illegal border crossings
State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood) filed a bill that would increase Texas’ authority relating to illegal border crossings.
Suspected cartel members open fire on Texas Border Patrol agents
Texas Public Safety Department Lt. Chris Olivarez breaks down the shooting between suspected Mexican cartel members and ...
National Guard troops conduct training exercises along South Texas border
The new Texas National Guard and military troops sent recently to the Rio Grande Valley will assist Border Patrol agents on ...
Trump administration freezes millions in funding for migrant charities in Texas
Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem halted federal grants this week for cities and NGOs that give food, shelter, clothing and ...