Al Jazeera reports on the growing crisis at the southern US border with Mexico.

Border city in Texas pleads for help amid a dramatic increase in asylum seekers crossing into the US from Mexico.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has banned any COVID-19 vaccine mandates, including for private businesses, while U.S. President Joe Biden is encouraging all employers to require vaccinations.

A symbolic abortion ban in one small Texas city sparked a movement that led to a statewide ban. Reproductive rights advocates worry other Conservative states could now follow suit.

Health officials warn that amid the spread of variants, the US could be on the cusp of a fourth surge in COVID-19 cases.

The Texas Military Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety collaborated on Operation Lone Star, which was conducted along the southern Texas border with Mexico. It began in 2021 and continues to this day.

The U.S. conducts large-scale migration response exercises to test its preparedness and coordination in handling potential surges in migrant arrivals, focusing on border security and humanitarian efforts.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the suspected shooter, an 18-year-old man, also died and was believed to be killed by responding officers.

Critics point out the Republican governor's directive would disproportionately affect the most populous county, which is dominated by Democrats.

Rodney Reed was convicted of the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites and is set to be executed on Nov. 20. But his lawyers say new evidence exonerates him.

CLEAN : Texas Governor says Iraq combat troops shouldn't be ruled out

O'Rourke's announcement kicks off a third run for office in as many election cycles.

Texas' state capitol is making one of the most drastic local police budget cuts in the country — over the objection of Texas' governor.

Both easily won their party's nomination for governor on Tuesday.