President Bidenโs executive order raises questions over frequency of illegal crossings amid Bexar County smuggling bust
Bexar County Sheriffโs Office deputies discovered 26 migrants in a suspected human smuggling operation on Thursday. News of the operation comes less than 48 hours after President Joe Bidenโs executive order that limits asylum seekers went into effect.
Common Grounds: Opposites Tony Gonzales, Brandon Herrera face off in final stretch of Congressional runoff
In the first episode of "Common Grounds," we explore the U.S. Rep. District 23 Republican runoff race between two-term incumbent Tony Gonzales and YouTube show host and gunmaker Brandon Herrera.
Some migrants flown to Marthaโs Vineyard from San Antonio to get legal status, multiple reports say
Some of the 49 migrants who were flown to Marthaโs Vineyard from San Antonio in 2022 can legally work in the US and canโt be deported because they are considered crime victims, according to multiple reports.
Ken Paxton sues to revoke an El Paso nonprofitโs state registration after it didnโt immediately hand over client records
Annunciation House, a network of shelters that serves migrants, sought relief from the attorney generalโs demand to immediately release information about its clients. Paxton accused the religious group of smuggling humans across the southern border.
Abbottโs immigration rhetoric criticized again after interview response about shooting migrants
Asked how far Texas could legally go to secure the border, Gov. Greg Abbott said the state isnโt shooting people who illegally cross the border because the Biden administration would charge officials with murder.
VIDEO: Family of 5 migrants crosses Rio Grande as congressional delegation holds nearby press conference at Texas border
A family of five migrants was captured by KSAT photojournalist Gavin Nesbitt crossing the Rio Grande Wednesday as U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional Republicans held a nearby press conference about immigration.
Vouchers, border security, abortion: The issues you heard about in 2023 will continue to be hotly debated in 2024
After nearly a yearโs worth of legislative sessions, several issues are poised to dominate Texas politics this year. Hereโs a look at how things ended on several fronts last year โ and where theyโre headed next.
U.S. Department of Justice says itโll sue if Texas enforces new law punishing illegal border crossing
The state has until Jan. 3 to say it wonโt arrest people accused of unauthorized entry from Mexico. If not, the Biden administration will sue, saying immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility.
Feds sue Colony Ridge developer, accusing it of preying on Latino homebuyers
Federal authorities accused the Houston-area developer of targeting Latino home buyers with predatory loans and false promises. The housing development drew the attention of state lawmakers after right-wing publications claimed it is a magnet for undocumented immigrants.
Border police chief, Bexar County sheriff weigh in on new law making illegal border crossings a state crime
Senate Bill 4, recently enacted into law after being signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, will give local law enforcement the authority to arrest people suspected of being in the country illegally. However, enforcing the law will be up to each law enforcement department.
โWe do not anticipate any changesโ: Sheriff Javier Salazar reacts to Gov. Greg Abbottโs signing of Senate Bill 4
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is one of several leaders across Texas reacting to Senate Bill 4, a new law that will give state and local police the authority to arrest people they suspect of being undocumented anywhere in the state.