DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Guilty plea leads to 5-year sentence for human smuggling and illegal firearm

A Mexican national was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an armed human smuggling attempt, which included illegal reentry and possessing an AR-15 style rifle near the U.S. border.

Border Patrol data shows 74% drop in illegal Big Bend border crossings since 2023

The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.

Chinese woman sentenced to 2 years for child pornography after illegal border crossing

A 19-year-old Chinese woman who illegally entered the U.S. has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing child pornography found on her phone.

"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility

Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.

Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip

This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.

Texas defunds state border wall program with only 65 miles complete

A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.

Border town residents react to President Trump's immigration executive orders

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at immigration and border security, prompting mixed reactions from residents in border towns like Eagle Pass, Texas.

Catholic charities of the RGV's Humanitarian Respite Center supports migrants

Sister Norma Pimentel, Director of the Humanitarian Respite Center, part of the Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, provides crucial support to those in need.

Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia: Over 1.4M migrants enter under Biden Administration

Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia: More than 1.4 Million migrants enter under Biden Administration. 904,500 via the CBP One App and 531,670 via CHNV migrant flights parole program.

Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.

Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.

Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol's security measures: Migrants pay cartel to cross

Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents are facing new challenges and FOX 26 got to ride-along, learning more about the role of cartels in the border crossings.

More Texas land available for Trump deportation efforts, land commissioner says

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced she would make more state-owned land available to the incoming Trump administration to use for deportation efforts.

Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray seeks justice for daughter's murder as case ties to Venezuelan gang surface

Alexis Nungaray, the mother of murdered teenager Jocelyn, is seeking justice and raising awareness about the dangers of illegal immigration and the potential involvement of notorious gangs in her daughter's case.

Venezuelans in Houston protest for democracy, demand Maduro's ouster

Hundreds of Venezuelans in Houston joined a worldwide protest today, demanding democracy in their home country and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro.