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Texas border county that flipped in 2024 raises alarm

Texas border county that flipped in 2024 raises alarm as Trump takes office

Fox Digital had interviews with locals in Starr County, a Texas border town, who are hopeful for President Trump to resolve the ongoing border crisis.

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Migrants at Texas border in shock after Trump canceled their asylum appointments

Hours after Trump’s inauguration, his administration canceled appointments allowing migrants to enter the U.S. to request asylum, leaving many of them stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build the border wall

Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

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Trump's US-Mexico border changes seen 'immediately' say Texas officials

Texas DPS spokesman Lt. Chris Olivarez says border agents are already seeing an 'immediate change.'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress

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Abbott calls on Congress to reimburse Texas for border security efforts

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday called on Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security operation, Operation Lone Star. Abbott sent letters to the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate and entire Texas congressional delegation requesting the federal government reimburse Texas for more than $11.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 5h

Greg Abbott asks Congress to reimburse $11 billion Texas spent on border security

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked Congress to reimburse the state for billions of dollars in Texas taxpayer money spent on border security during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In letters Thursday to congressional leaders and the state delegation, Abbott requested more than $11 billion from Washington.

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Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.

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Texas lawmakers unveil draft plan to spend billions on teacher raises, vouchers and border security

State lawmakers are considering spending billions in the next biennium on private school vouchers, teacher pay raises, property tax cuts and border security. That’s according to initial draft budgets released on Wednesday by the Texas House and Senate,

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Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises

Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.

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US active duty troops beginning to arrive in Texas and San Diego to support border security

U.S. officials say active duty military troops are arriving in El Paso, Texas, and in San Diego on Thursday evening.

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Illegal immigrant in Texas wanted for allegedly raping child in Mexico repatriated back to native country

An illegal immigrant wanted in Mexico for allegedly raping a child was repatriated back to his country after entering the U.S. four times illegally since 2002.

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Federal government doubles down on border strategy; Impact on McAllen remains unclear

The U.S. government is deploying 1,500 troops to the southern border, with plans for more, as Border Patrol focuses on efficiency amid rising concerns from locals and advocates.

National Guard bolsters border defenses amid rising migrant crossings in Texas

The Texas National Guard works to secure the Rio Grande Valley border with barriers and patrols as migrants face risks in search of a better life.

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Fear in US border city as Trump launches immigration overhaul

Venezuelan Josnexcy Martinez, who is staying at a shelter in a Texas border city, said she's afraid of getting swept up in a raid targeting migrants even though she entered the country legally.