Hidalgo County's political shift from blue to red in 2024: Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia
Hidalgo County, Texas, shifted from voting Democratic to Republican in the 2024 election as residents express they have become more concerned about border security.
Hidalgo County, Texas, shifted from voting Democratic to Republican in the 2024 election as residents express they have become more concerned about border security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced she would make more state-owned land available to the incoming Trump administration to use for deportation efforts.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, incoming Border Czar Tom Homan serve Thanksgiving at border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan will take a trip to the Texas-Mexico border on Tuesday.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan will take a trip to the Texas-Mexico border on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Hundreds of Venezuelans in Houston joined a worldwide protest today, demanding democracy in their home country and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro.
Former Border Patrol sector chief believes migrant influx to come ahead of elections
Migrant encounters at the border typically fluctuate throughout the year, but historically increase during an election year, particularly surrounding the election period.
Migrant encounters at the border typically fluctuate throughout the year, but historically increase during an election year, particularly surrounding the election period.
Jocelyn Nungaray murder: Texas lawmakers respond to 12-year-old girl's death with immigration bill
One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
Jocelyn Nungaray death reignites immigration law debate
Debate over immigration laws and border policy nationwide has been reignited after the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston after two Venezuelan nationals were accused of her murder.
Debate over immigration laws and border policy nationwide has been reignited after the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston after two Venezuelan nationals were accused of her murder.
Welcome to Our Newest Journey – Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia Newsletter
The coming year is poised to be a transformative period in America's history, with immigration and border issues playing a pivotal role in shaping our future.
The coming year is poised to be a transformative period in America's history, with immigration and border issues playing a pivotal role in shaping our future.
Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
Senator Ted Cruz introduces 'Secure the Border Act' to combat immigration crisis
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Senate Judiciary Committee member, introduced the Secure the Border Act of 2023.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Senate Judiciary Committee member, introduced the Secure the Border Act of 2023.
U.S. Border patrol urges migrants to avoid deadly border crossings in extreme heat
In an attempt to preserve human life, the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector warns people about illegally crossing the border into West Texas' deserts and mountains during extreme heat waves.
In an attempt to preserve human life, the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector warns people about illegally crossing the border into West Texas' deserts and mountains during extreme heat waves.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw advocates military strike, calling cartels 'clear and present' threat
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
What is Title 42 and how has the US used it to curb migration?
This week marks the end of pandemic restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years. Here's what to know.
This week marks the end of pandemic restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years. Here's what to know.
Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Co-founder of fundraising group promising to help Trump construct border wall sentenced to 4 years in prison
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
4 US citizens kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico, after crossing from Brownsville, Texas
Four Americans were kidnapped at gunpoint shortly after crossing into Mexico from Brownsville, Texas on Friday. It happened in the Northern Mexican Border City of Matamoros.
Four Americans were kidnapped at gunpoint shortly after crossing into Mexico from Brownsville, Texas on Friday. It happened in the Northern Mexican Border City of Matamoros.