Tennessee man who allegedly planned to shoot migrants in Texas not a terrorist, son says

The man’s arrest came after Texas Democrats warned that Gov. Greg Abbott’s rhetoric about a migrant ‘invasion’ could lead to violence.

by Michael Karlis February 8, 2024August 6, 2024

The man’s arrest came after Texas Democrats warned that Gov. Greg Abbott’s rhetoric about a migrant ‘invasion’ could lead to violence.

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Texas House candidate offers to lead ‘armed civilian militia’ to U.S.-Mexico border

LULAC warned on Monday that Gov. Greg Abbott’s extreme immigration rhetoric is putting Latinos’ safety at risk.

by Michael Karlis January 30, 2024May 28, 2024

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‘Take Back Our Border’ convoy heads for Texas border town of Eagle Pass

A similar convoy of self-described ‘patriots’ is expected to depart Dripping Springs in coming days.

by Michael Karlis January 29, 2024November 26, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott puts on a happy face during one of his U.S. border cosplay sessions.

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Steve McCraw, Greg Abbott: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

A story about a man removed from a Texas-bound flight due to his farts also was among our most-read stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 26, 2024November 19, 2024

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San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro calls on Biden to federalize Texas National Guard

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to deploy more razor wire along the southern border after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal agents can remove the barriers.

by Michael Karlis January 24, 2024March 1, 2024

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Despite Abbott hinting he’ll ignore Supreme Court order, history shows he’ll ultimately cave

The federal government always wins — and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott knows that, a top political scientist maintains.

by Michael Karlis January 23, 2024September 13, 2024

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Supreme Court rules feds can cut through wire Texas deployed along border

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued the federal government in October after border patrol agents were caught cutting through the wire the state installed along the Rio Grande.

by Michael Karlis January 22, 2024May 13, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott denies responsibility for migrant drownings near Eagle Pass

Border Patrol agents dispute Abbott’s claims, maintaining that Texas National Guardsmen prevented them from rescuing the drowning migrants.

by Michael Karlis January 15, 2024February 16, 2024

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Feds ask Supreme Court to intervene after Texas governor seizes Eagle Pass park

Texas National Guardsmen took control of Eagle Pass’ Shelby Park, stopping federal agents from carrying out duties there.

by Michael Karlis January 12, 2024December 10, 2024

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Video appears to show Texas Guard troops on border ignoring woman’s cries for help

‘This video exposes the heartless and inhumane practices of National Guard troops under Operation Lone Star,’ a LULAC official said.

by Michael Karlis December 20, 2023December 17, 2024

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Appeals court rules federal border agents can’t cut through Texas’ razor wire

The Biden administration has until Friday to respond.

by Michael Karlis December 5, 2023December 19, 2023

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Judge rules feds have right to cut Texas’ razor wire on border

However, the judge questioned why the federal government forces asylum seekers to cross the Rio Grande instead of receiving them at ports of entry.

by Michael Karlis December 1, 2023January 14, 2024

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Eagle Pass border crossing reopens after sudden closure Monday

CBP closed Bridge I at around 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon over concerns about a rise in illegal border crossing attempts.

by Michael Karlis November 28, 2023November 22, 2024

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Feds launch probe into string of migrant drownings near Eagle Pass

At least 13 migrants have recently drowned near Eagle Pass while trying to cross the Rio Grande.

by Michael Karlis November 22, 2023September 8, 2024

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Barrels of water left out for migrants mysteriously go missing in South Texas

More than half of the water stations in sparsely populated Jim Hogg County have disappeared.

by Michael Karlis August 14, 2023June 19, 2024

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In video, San Antonio congressman shows blades on Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys

‘The state says they’re not a danger to anybody; well, I want you to look right here at this chainsaw device,’ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said.

by Michael Karlis August 10, 2023June 20, 2025