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Texas Border Battles: Razor Wire, Republican Solidarity, and Health Initiatives

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Discover the latest in Texas with border disputes, political support, and healthcare efforts in a fun and engaging way!

Texas is at the center of a heated debate over border security, with the 51st county declaring an invasion at the southern border and a Supreme Court ruling against the state in a legal battle over wire barriers. Governor Greg Abbott faces growing calls to defy federal law concerning border security, with high-profile Republicans supporting his stance. The Texas National Guard and healthcare initiatives are also in focus, with efforts to improve healthcare in rural areas and provide free health screenings to those in need.

In a show of solidarity, Republican governors from various states have rallied behind Texas, backing Abbott in the border standoff. The conflict intensifies as federal demands for access clash with state decisions, resulting in a razor wire installation along the border. Amid these challenges, Texas also grapples with healthcare issues, including a significant number of Medicaid recipients losing coverage.

As the situation evolves, it's clear that Texas remains at the forefront of national attention, with various developments impacting the state's policies and initiatives. The ongoing battles over border security and healthcare access highlight the complexities of governing a diverse and dynamic state like Texas.

51st Texas county declares invasion at southern border | The ... (The Highland County Press)

One day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the state of Texas in a legal battle with the federal government over wire barriers at the border, ...

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High-Profile Republicans Push Texas to Defy Supreme Court Border ... (Rolling Stone)

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are supporting Greg Abbott's defiance of federal law concerning border security.

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Today on Texas Standard: Milk or meat? For modern cattle ranchers ... (Texas Standard)

There are plenty of different breeds of cattle, but really two types on the ranch: those that provide milk and those raised for meat.

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Joe Biden Faces Growing Calls to Federalize Texas National Guard (Newsweek)

Democratic lawmakers have called on Biden to federalize the Texas National Guard as the border standoff intensifies.

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Understanding the Supreme Court's ruling on razor wire at the ... (KERA News)

The shores of Eagle Pass' Shelby Park are lined with razor wire installed by the Texas Department of Public Safety as part of Gov. Abbott's escalating border ...

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Texas Health is bringing free monthly health screenings to people at ... (KERA News)

We care. You are special. We value you.” These are words that people who experience homelessness don't hear often enough, Alva Santos, the chief operations ...

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As Texas Throws 1.8 Million Off Medicaid, Children Pay the Price (Texas Monthly)

A procedural backlog is costing many eligible Texans the medical coverage they're entitled to.

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GOP governors rally behind Texas as Abbott defies Biden ... (Fox News)

Top GOP governors from across the country are backing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his fight with the White House over enforcement of illegal immigration laws.

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Texas A&M Health launches program to improve healthcare in rural ... (KWTX)

Officials with Texas A ...

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Gov. Kevin Stitt: 'Oklahoma stands with Texas' amid deployment of ... (KOCO Oklahoma City)

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is joining other governors in standing behind Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the deployment of razor wire at the Southern Border.

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Texas A&M University Breaks Ground On McAllen Expansion Project (Texas A&M University)

Texas A&M University's expansion in the Rio Grande Valley hit another milestone today with the groundbreaking of the Texas A&M Health Nursing Education and ...

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Understanding the Supreme Court's ruling on razor wire at the ... (Texas Public Radio)

The shores of Eagle Pass' Shelby Park are lined with razor wire installed by the Texas Department of Public Safety as part of Gov. Abbott's escalating border ...

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Tennessee governor backs Texas border restrictions despite ... (WZTV)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Gov. Bill Lee is standing behind the governor of Texas after he defied the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this week allowing border ...

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Feds 'demand access' to Shelby Park, according to letter sent to ... (KTSM 9 News)

The Department of Homeland Security is demanding that the State of Texas allow U.S. Border Patrol agents access to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, ...

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Texas 4-H member discovers vast opportunity during trying times ... (AgriLife Today)

“My involvement on the food challenge team built and honed my teamwork skills,” Martinez said. “However, I really enjoyed public presentations, and they quickly ...

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Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana supports Texas as state increases ... (BRProud.com)

Gov. Jeff Landry said Louisiana stands with Texas as the state clashes with the federal government over border patrol access.

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Blue Devils Primed for Meets with North Carolina and Texas (GoDuke.com)

DURHAM - The NR/17 Duke swimming and diving program returns to Taishoff Aquatic Center this weekend to face the NR/20 North Carolina Tar Heels and the No.

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New Texas Center Will Create Generative AI Computing Cluster ... (UT News | The University of Texas at Austin)

News, stories, and opinions on science, technology, health, education, business, policy, campus life, and more from The University of Texas at Austin.

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Texas' Greg Abbott Pledges More Razor Wire at Mexico Border to ... (Bloomberg)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to add more razor wire along the border with Mexico to crack down on illegal immigration, saying the state has the ...

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Wolfpack Welcomes Texas for a Ranked Dual Meet - NC State ... (NC State Athletics)

RALEIGH, N.C. – For the first time since Nov. 3 rd, the Wolfpack Swim & Dive Team returns to the Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center as NC State gets set to we.

TWC Recognizes Workforce Solutions for South Texas for Child ... (Texas Workforce Commission)

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded $50000 to Workforce Solutions for South Texas through a Child Care Employment Connections Award.

Connect | Texas A&M Forest Service helps strengthen Texas ... (Texas A&M Forest Service)

Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 126 recipients grants to conduct prescribed burns this year. For the 2024 fiscal year, the agency has approved more than ...

Gov. Reynolds & 24 Republican Governors Joint Statement ... (Governor Kim Reynolds)

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a joint statement with 24 Republican governors in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas' constitutional right to.

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Gov. Little, Republican Governors band together, issue joint ... (Governor Brad Little)

Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little and 24 other Republican governors released the following joint statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and ...

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Nevada GOP issues support for Texas over southern border (KOLO)

The Nevada GOP has ...

Governor McMaster, Fellow Republican Governors Issue Joint ... (S.C. Governor's Office)

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and 24 other fellow Republican governors today released the following joint statement in support of Texas' ...

Republican Governors Ban Together, Issue Joint Statement ... (Republican Governors Association)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 25 Republican governors released the following joint statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas' constitutional right ...

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Holcomb declares solidarity with Texas border strategy - Indiana ... (Indiana Capital Chronicle)

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday released a joint statement with 24 other Republican governors in support of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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“Hold the line”: Republicans rally to Abbott's defense in border ... (Texas Tribune)

From the Texas House to former President Donald Trump, Republicans around the country defended Gov. Greg Abbott's challenges to the Biden administration's ...

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GOP governors show support for Texas in border standoff (Politico)

Republican governors are rallying behind Texas Gov. Greg Abbott amid court battles with the federal government over the state's border policy.

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Border standoff between Texas, feds intensifies as governor defies ... (PBS NewsHour)

This week, the Supreme Court sided with federal agents to remove razor wire put in place by Texas along the Rio Grande. The state is using wire and state ...

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Se roba una avioneta y muere tras estrellarse entre Texas y Oklahoma (Telemundo Dallas)

Los investigadores dijeron que un Cessna 172 monomotor fue robado de la Escuela de Vuelo ATP en Addison. Desde allí, voló más de 80 millas al noreste hacia ...

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Pillen among 25 Republican governors supporting Texas border ... (Nebraska Examiner)

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is among 25 GOP governors behind a letter supporting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's "right to self-defense” at the southern border.

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Gov. Pillen Restates Nebraska's Commitment to Stand with Texas (Governor Pete Ricketts)

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined 24 other Republican governors in a joint statement supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott and his state's fight ...

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Gobierno federal exige de nuevo a Texas acceso para la Patrulla ... (Voz de América)

Funcionarios federales de EEUU reiteraron sus exigencias a Texas para que le otorgue acceso a los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza a un parque ubicado ...

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Videos muestran a la Guardia Nacional de Texas colocando más ... (Texas Public Radio)

El gobernador Greg Abbott ha utilizado alambre de púas para desalentar a los migrantes de cruzar la frontera como parte de su controvertida iniciativa de ...

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Texas companies reported releasing 1 million pounds of excess ... (Texas Tribune)

Called “upset” events, companies are required to tell the state when they emit pollution above what their permits allow.

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Tiroteo en un apartamento en Arlington deja tres muertos; buscan al ... (Telemundo Dallas)

En el apartamento fueron encontrados dos niños, que no resultaron heridos, según la policía.

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little joins 25 Republican governors supporting ... (Idaho Capital Sun)

Idaho Gov. Brad Little is among 25 GOP governors behind a letter supporting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's “constitutional right to self-defense” at ...

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Companies in Texas Exploit 'Loopholes,' Attribute 1 Million Pounds ... (InsideClimate News)

Legal exemptions provide flexibility for what counts as excusable, “unintentional” emissions, but federal regulators have taken small steps to tighten the ...

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25 Republican governors back Texas in escalating border standoff ... (BBC News)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vowed to add more razor wire to deter a border "invasion".

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Today on Texas Standard: Did Texas Parks and Wildlife euthanize a ... (Texas Standard)

After a deer at the Kerr Wildlife Management Area tested positive for the highly contagious chronic wasting disease in November, state parks officials ...

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Texas governor ignores Supreme Court ruling, adds more razor wire ... (CBS7 News)

Texas and Abbott are ...

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Pese a decisión de Corte Suprema, alambre de púas de Texas ... (Telemundo 40)

Activistas en la frontera de México denuncian que las autoridades aún no remueven la barrera, que ha dejado tres muertos y cientos de heridos.

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Texas attorney general requests transgender youths' patient records ... (Texas Tribune)

This is at least the second time Ken Paxton's office has sought such records from an out-of-state provider since Texas banned transition-related care for ...

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Texas governor ignores Supreme Court ruling, adds more razor wire ... (KKTV 11 News)

Texas and Abbott are ...

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Fight over border intensifies as Texas governor pledges more razor ... (The Guardian)

Greg Abbott says he will defy Biden and US supreme court and install more concertina wire to try to prevent migrant crossings.

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Eye on Politics: Border standoff in Eagle Pass (CBS News)

Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

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Texas Gov. Sends Border Warning to White House (Immigration Blog)

President Biden Has “Refused to Enforce” and “Even Violated” the Immigration Laws. That letter begins: The federal government has broken the compact between the ...

Procurador General Ken Paxton Anuncia La Inelegibilidad De ... (Texas Attorney General)

La Procuraduría General de Texas anunció que a Barclays ya no se le permitiría suscribir bonos municipales de Texas después de no responder a las ...

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