San Antonio News

ICE’s office space at San Antonio’s Brooks on hold as development cites leasing violation

The snag in the office lease comes as plans for ICE’s warehouse facility on the East Side also appear to be on pause.

by Michael Karlis November 10, 2026November 10, 2026

The snag in the office lease comes as plans for ICE’s warehouse facility on the East Side also appear to be on pause.

Texas News

After Abbott’s defeat, Houston mayor tells police to stop alerting ICE during traffic stops

‘I do this to begin a healing process. Reduce fear and anxiety across our community,’ Mayor John Whitmire said during a Friday press conference. ‘I also do this knowing that elections matter.’

by Stephanie Koithan November 6, 2026November 6, 2026

After Abbott’s defeat, Texas’ new governor faces questions about Operation Lone Star, border security and the future of immigration enforcement.

Texas News

Texas spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over?

After Abbott’s defeat, Texas’ new governor faces questions about Operation Lone Star, border security and the future of immigration enforcement.

by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune November 6, 2026November 6, 2026

Texas News

ICE agent accused of using SUV to run over immigrant in Houston turns himself in

A judge set bond for federal agent Mario Alberto Morales $30,000.

by Sanford Nowlin November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

Texas News

Texas ICE agent indicted for striking fleeing Houston pedestrian with vehicle

A Harris County grand jury indicted a federal immigration agent caught on video striking a pedestrian during a vehicle pursuit.

by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

ICE officers conduct an enforcement action in this file photo from the federal agency.

San Antonio News

ICE officer reportedly arrested in San Antonio on DWI charge

Ian Rashad Tucker, 31, was booked into jail Tuesday after being pulled over by SAPD, according to a TV news report.

by Sanford Nowlin October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Texas News

Civil rights groups say they’re ready for any move Trump might make to interfere with midterms

Voting rights advocates said they have made ‘huge preparations’ at the local, state and national level to make sure elections are free and fair.

by Michael Karlis October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

News

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones calls on feds to rethink immigration approach related to military families

The San Antonio mayor’s call to action comes after Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained relatives of U.S. service members.

by Eleni Dutta October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Texas News

Texas Latinos are turning on Trump. That doesn’t mean they’re sold on Democrats.

Latino strategists and voters say this year’s swing is driven by anger at those in power and hinges on individual candidates. Democrats and Republicans alike agree it may not last.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Texas News

Dallas man who died in Laredo ICE facility was lawful permanent resident

ICE said Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias obtained his legal status fraudulently because he failed to disclose a 2004 arrest for theft. His daughter disputes that.

by Colleen DeGuzman, Alex Nguyen and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

News

City Council instructs staff to explore options to halt or delay ICE expansion in San Antonio

The action comes after the city sued the federal government this week to stop plans for an ICE detention site on the East Side.

by Michael Karlis October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

San Antonio News

Everything we saw as UTSA students walked out over ICE’s immigration crackdown

Students walking out on the San Antonio campus called the action a ‘walkout against ICE terror.’

by San Antonio Current Staff October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

San Antonio News

Hundreds march against planned ICE detention site on San Antonio’s East Side

Marchers, activists and Democratic leaders called on the city to fight the 1,500-bed facility in court.

by Sanford Nowlin October 3, 2026October 3, 2026

Politics & Elections

Testimony: Women sexually assaulted in ICE detention sites in Texas

A top immigrant-rights advocate made the claim during a hearing held by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro in San Antonio on Friday.

by Michael Karlis October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

News

Austin man shot by ICE has surgery 11 days later to remove the bullet

Attorneys for Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez also said the officers who chased him did so in violation of new ICE rules.

by Sanford Nowlin October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Immigration, News, Texas News

Texas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.

The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.

by Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Texas News

Surge of ICE arrests and shooting of Venezuelan man strike fear into Austin neighborhoods

People who work near the site where ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez say the agency’s presence in the area has been constant amid President Trump’s mass deportation push.