Judge rejects Ken Paxtonโs bid to question leader of Brownsville migrant aid organization
The AGโs office sought to depose the leader of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and basic necessities to asylum-seeking migrants.
US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidency
U.S. arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico during July have plummeted to a new low for Joe Bidenโs presidency, raising prospects a temporary ban on asylum may be lifted soon.
Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists
A floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now, a full federal appeals court has ruled.
GOP-led states have pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions of dollars to help Texas secure the border this year
The federal government has deployed National Guard to the border for years, but more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send even more personnel
Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard
Texas has sent thousands of soldiers to the border as part of Gov. Greg Abbottโs multibillion-dollar initiative Operation Lone Star. No border town has felt their presence more than Eagle Pass.
An alligator in the Rio Grande? KSAT crew shares experience on exclusive ride along with Border Patrol in Eagle Pass
In the Del Rio sector, which covers a 245-mile stretch of the border, Border Patrol agents travel up and down watching for signs of smuggling and illegal crossings.
โWeโre always on the lookoutโ: Border Patrolโs Del Rio sector chief discusses migrant crossings
In December 2023, a field of green grass became a sea of silver thermal blankets.
โI think itโs an impedimentโ: Chief Patrol Agent of Del Rio sector discusses Border Patrolโs relationship with DPS
For dozens of miles, Border Patrol agents travel up and down along the Rio Grande.
Border Patrolโs Del Rio sector chief speaks with KSAT about slowing migrant crossings, relationship with Texas DPS
In a wide-ranging exclusive sit-down interview with KSAT, Chief Patrol Agent Robert Danley shares insight into his nearly seven months on the job, including how and why migrant crossings have changed, how laws impact the work done by agents, and Border Patrolโs relationship with Texas DPS.
โIt makes me really sadโ: Professor says buoys in Rio Grande have created significant ecological impact
One year after Texas began installing buoys in Eagle Pass, a professor says the floating barrier has created a significant ecological impact on the Rio Grande.
โWe see tanks driving by dailyโ: Eagle Pass residents reflect on President Bidenโs executive order on immigration
Eagle Pass residents share differing views on President Joe Biden's recent executive order regarding border crossings.
SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Sheriff Javier Salazar among local officials at White House for immigration announcement
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg will be among the Texas mayors in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday for President Joe Bidenโs announcement about the Texas border.
Gov. Abbott welcomes Texas National Guard soldiers to new operating base in Eagle Pass
Gov. Greg Abbott was in Eagle Pass on Friday to welcome Texas National Guard soldiers at Texasโ Forward Operating Base.
Migrant apprehensions are down at the Texas border. Have state policies had an impact?
Abbott has credited his Operation Lone Star for a recent drop in migrant encounters on the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas Eats: Poteet Strawberries, Mangonadas and a Sweet Onion Bacon Dip Recipe
David Elder talks with the Executive Director of the Poteet Strawberry Festival to learn more about his role as the 2024 Parade Grand Marshal
Texas Eats: Loaded Strawberry Horchata, Award-Winning Texas BBQ and Huge Cinnamon Rolls
David Elder talks with Eagle Pass mayor Rolando Salinas Jr. about BBQ, the upcoming eclipse celebration and the 57 South Music Fest.
What Bexar County, other South Texas law enforcement agencies are saying about Senate Bill 4
Texas has faced skeptical questioning at an appeals court hearing over a new law that would allow it to arrest and deport people who enter the U.S. illegally.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
The Supreme Court has extended its block, for now, on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants
Texasโ plans to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally and order them to leave the country is headed to the Supreme Court in a legal showdown over the federal governmentโs authority over immigration.
As Biden and Trump visit the border, many Texas residents feel ignored
When the two presidents used the Texas-Mexico boundary as a backdrop for the national immigration fight, residents felt they were left out of the conversation.
Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
WATCH LIVE: Eagle Pass Border Coalition hosts press conference ahead of visit from former President Donald Trump
The Eagle Pass Border Coalition will hold a press conference on Thursday morning in response to former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trumpโs visit there.
In two Texas border towns, Biden and Trump push for different immigration approaches
Immigration is a driving issue in the almost-certain presidential rematch between the Democratic incumbent and ousted Republican.
Texas border cities offer Biden and Trump different backdrops for dueling visits
Presidential visits to the border are usually short on substance and long on political theater and symbolism, starting with the choice of location.
โDonโt talk to the copsโ: An immigration attorney worries about SB4โฒs impact on immigration cases
One San Antonio immigration attorney is giving people an extreme warning of the impact of a new bill set to go into effect.
Texas will build camp for National Guard members in border city of Eagle Pass
Texas is expanding its grasp of a border city that has become the focus of a political struggle between the state and federal government.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces 80-acre base camp for Texas Military Department in Eagle Pass
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Eagle Pass will be home to a new 80-acre base camp for hundreds of personnel in the Texas Military Department in an effort to expand operations at the border.
Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime
An Austin judge will decide whether Senate Bill 4 will go into effect on March 5. The new law allows police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border.
โGet the hell outโ: Eagle Pass residents frustrated with Gov. Abbottโs impact on city
While several Republican governors visited the Texas border to show support for state rights, several Eagle Pass residents are frustrated with the state's impact on their city.
Gov. Abbott addresses President Bidenโs border policies at Shelby Park
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted governors from several states at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass in response to President Joe Bidenโs border policies.
GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the Eagle Pass border to highlight his escalating attempts to curb illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas Democrats host news conference in response to GOP border efforts
Several congressional Texas Democrats will host a virtual news conference Sunday morning in response to Republican efforts at the border to obstruct the federal government at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass.
Texas' standoff with the feds in Eagle Pass is igniting calls for secession and fears of violence
The calls for Texas to defend itself and defy the federal government have set fire to a long-simmering fight over statesโ rights, emboldening right-wing figures.
Concerns mount for potential overload of San Antonio immigration court system after recent border influxes
Law professors say just about a dozen immigration judges in the city face thousands of cases. And that number is only said to be climbing.
Illegal border crossings from Mexico reach highest on record in December before January lull
U.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico reached an all-time high in December since monthly numbers have been released, exposing a growing vulnerability for President Joe Biden in his campaign for a second term.
Biden administration renews demand for Texas to allow Border Patrol to access a key park
The Biden administration is renewing demands for Texas to give Border Patrol access to a riverfront park that is a popular corridor for migrants illegally entering the U.S. A letter sent Tuesday to Texas officials continues a clash between the state and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.
U.S. Supreme Court says Texas canโt block federal agents from the border
The high courtโs order effectively maintains long-running precedent that the federal government โ not individual states โ has authority to enforce border security.
In Eagle Pass, a tense border standoff between Texas and the federal government is reaching a crescendo
A park on the Rio Grande is the new focus of a long battle over border enforcement thatโs reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
What to know about Texasโ clash with the Biden administration over Border Patrol access
Texasโ refusal to allow Border Patrol agents into a park along the U.S.-Mexico border is a new marker in the stateโs deepening rift with the Biden administration over immigration.
The Biden administration escalates its border dispute with Texas after 3 migrants drown
The drowning deaths of three migrants have brought new urgency to an extraordinary showdown between the Biden administration and Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Eagle Pass fire chief describes policy change after surge of calls for help with migrants
Eagle Pass' fire chief said the department had to implement a policy within the past few weeks to treat patients and not transport them unless itโs a โvery critical incident" amid migrant surge.
Texas is blocking US border agents from patrols, Biden administration tells Supreme Court
The Justice Department is asking the Supreme Court to order Texas to stop blocking Border Patrol agents from a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border where large numbers of migrants have crossed in recent months.
Feds say Texas is blocking Border Patrol from a section of the border, ask U.S. Supreme Court to intervene
The Justice Department says agents canโt access 2.5 miles of the border and a boat ramp in Eagle Pass.
Eagle Pass mayor says public park closed by state with no warning
The mayor of a Texas border city at the center of Republican Gov. Greg Abbottโs aggressive measures to curb migrant crossings says state troopers have closed a large public park along the Rio Grande.
Eagle Pass residents hope visit from Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas will bring change, relief
As Eagle Pass prepares for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to visit, residents hope for change and relief.
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.
Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new law that would allow police in the state to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally.
Speaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has led about 60 fellow Republicans in Congress on a visit to the Mexican border.
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes as KSAT crew prepares for congressional delegation in Eagle Pass
A team of KSAT journalists traveled to the border to see what locals were asking from the federal government and to see what kind of impact the recent influx of migrants had on the city.
Texas, Arizona & California border crossings with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closures
U.S. authorities say a border crossing on the most direct route from Phoenix to the nearest beaches will reopen Thursday, one month after it closed in response to a large migrant influx.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to allow border agents to cut razor wire installed by Texas
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border, while a lawsuit over the wire continues.
Two railroad crossings are temporarily closed in Texas. Will there be a significant impact on trade?
The federal government has closed railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, raising concerns about the potential impact on cross-border trade.
Congressman Tony Gonzales addresses โhistoric numberโ of detentions in Eagle Pass, asks feds for help
Congressman Tony Gonzales said he is asking for federal help in curbing a surge of migrant crossings on the Texas-Mexico border.
Appeals court blocks federal government from destroying razor wire along US-Mexico border
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is celebrating a win after an appeals court temporarily blocked the federal government from destroying the razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar discusses rail operations being suspended at bridges in Eagle Pass, El Paso
As of Monday morning, operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso are suspended.
Appeals court halts ruling that Border Patrol can legally cut Texasโ border concertina wire
Less than a week after a Del Rio-based federal judge ruled against Texas in the ongoing fight over the stateโs razor wire, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused that decision while it reviews the case.
Court orders Texas to move floating buoy barrier that drew backlash from Mexico
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas must move a floating barrier on the Rio Grande that drew backlash from Mexico.
Court orders Texas to move floating buoy barrier that drew backlash from Mexico
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas must move a floating barrier on the Rio Grande that drew backlash from Mexico.
Texas judge rips into Biden administration's handling of border in dispute over razor wire barrier
A judge for now isn't stopping Border Patrol agents from cutting razor wire that Texas has put on the U.S.-Mexico border to deter migrants.
Judge denies Texasโ request to stop feds from cutting border razor wire
Judge Alia Moses ruled in the federal governmentโs favor but chided the Biden administration for not allowing migrants to use international bridges to claim asylum.
Eagle Pass Bridge 1 closed to vehicles coming into the US until further notice
Due to a recent increase in immigrant crossings, Bridge 1 in Eagle Pass is closed to vehicles coming in from Mexico into the US until further notice, the US Customs and Border Protection said.
US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries
U.S. authorities say they are closing a Texas border crossing to vehicles and limiting traffic at an Arizona crossing to shift more resources to illegal entries.
Illegal border crossings into the US drop in October after a 3-month streak of increases
U.S. authorities say illegal border crossings from Mexico fell 14% in October from a month earlier, following three months of big increases.
CBP officers seize 12 weapons, 24 magazines, 68 rounds at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to an Eagle Pass Port of Entry prevented 12 weapons, 24 magazines and 68 rounds of ammunition from entering into Mexico.
State Senate approves bill to spend $1.5 billion for border walls, more policing of Liberty County development
Along with the money to build more border barriers, Senate Bill 6 would devote $49 million to beef up law enforcement of the Colony Ridge development thatโs become a target of far-right media.
Federal judge orders immigration agents to stop removing Texasโ concertina wire on the border
Border Patrol agents have cut through the stateโs wire to free migrants or take them into custody. Judge Alia Moses will hear arguments from Texas and the Biden administration next week to determine whether her temporary order will continue past Nov. 13.
Judge orders federal agents to stop cutting Texas razor wire for now at busy Mexico border crossing
A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol agents not to interfere with razor wire installed by the state of Texas at a busy crossing for migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor
Texas is moving closer to giving police broad new authority to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas sues Biden administration seeking to stop federal agents from cutting razor wire on border
The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit over the breach of the state's controversial razor wire, strung along the border in key areas to deter immigration.
Texas sues to stop Border Patrol agents from cutting stateโs razor wire at the border
Attorney General Ken Paxtonโs latest lawsuit against the federal government claims Border Patrol agents cut through concertina wire purchased and deployed at the border by the state.
Biden administration settles lawsuit over Trump-era migrant family separation policy
If the settlement is approved, the federal government would be prohibited from adopting a similar policy for the next eight years. Affected immigrants would be allowed to be in the country legally and receive work permits and other benefits.
Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies
Even as the president says the barriers donโt work, his administration says it will waive environmental laws to build them quickly.