Gov. Greg Abbott says his 'border czar' has been promoted to lead U.S. Border Patrol
The U.S. Border Patrol chief’s official X account posted Tuesday that Texas "border czar" Mike Banks was the agency’s 27th leader.
Border Patrol Chief Owens announces retirement, Texas border czar to take over
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is retiring in April, and will be replaced by Texas Border Czar Mike Banks, after a historic crisis at the southern border.
Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.
Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say
Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick
Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.
Former BP agent and Texas border czar Mike Banks appointed as Trump’s Border Patrol chief
Banks has been serving as the Lone Star State’s first-ever border czar — a position created by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2023 to deal with the unprecedented influx of migrants.
Texas' Border Czar Mike Banks to lead President Donald Trump's Border Patrol
Texas launched its own border strategy during the Biden Administration, and now President Donald Trump has picked the leader of that project to run the Border Patrol.
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Austin stage show aims to challenge dominant portrayal of U.S.-Mexico border
A new Austin-based performance project uses music, photos and storytelling to highlight the rich cultural tapestry beyond ...
Border Patrol agents adjust as immigration policies shift under Trump administration
Border Patrol and Rio Grande Valley residents respond to policy changes under the Trump administration amid ongoing ...
Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says
A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran ...
Texas Sheriff on deportations, securing the border amid Trump’ executive orders
On Monday, January 20, recently inaugurated President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders, proclamations, and ...
‘Nicest guy in the world’: Community mourns Border Patrol agent killed in confrontation in Vermont
Governor Phil Scott identified David Maland as the fallen officer, extending his “heartfelt condolences to Agent Maland’s ...
Border Patrol agent slain in Vermont is first killed in line of duty since 2014
David Maland, 44, was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks, his family ...
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3rd person may have been involved with suspects in deadly shooting of Border Patrol agent, sources say
Sources tell WCAX News that a third person may have been involved with suspects that killed a Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
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Pentagon sending troops to the border; Texas DPS welcomes the help
Two days after President Donald Trump took the oath of office, active-duty U.S. military troops are preparing to head to the ...