Military presence along the U.S.-Mexico border is expected to grow in the next few weeks as part of a border security mission, according to a report from Marfa Public Radio.
Severe storms dumped about half a year’s rainfall in two days, leading to flash floods across both sides of the border.
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Religion News Service on MSNIn Texas' border region, faith is the bond for underserved colonias to command attentionIn Hidalgo County, where the 26.9% of people living in poverty is more than twice the national average of 11.1%, Christian faith binds communities together as they serve one another and advocate for better resources.
Texas Governor Abbott reports Operation Lone Star's collaboration with the Trump Administration in combating border crime.
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The border operation's price tag is expected to jump to almost $18 billion by fall 2027 under the proposed budget.
A proposed $336.1 billion state spending plan that includes money for teacher pay raises, border security, property tax cuts and beefing up the workforce passed the Texas Senate unanimously on Tuesday.
U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicles began rolling to locations along the Mexican border in El Paso and the Big Bend regions of West Texas, the military's Joint Task Force Southern Border said.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNBillions more for tax relief and border security under budget approved by Texas SenateThe Texas Senate unanimously approved a $336 billion budget that includes teacher pay raises, a school voucher program, and property tax cuts. Key budget priorities include $6.5 billion for border security, $6.5 billion for property tax relief, and nearly $10 billion for energy, water, and broadband infrastructure.