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Gov. Abbott deploys more Texas troops to the border

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5 months ago

January 27, 2025

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feeds.texastribune.org – By Alejandro Serrano – 2025-01-27 11:14:00

Abbott sends state troops to U.S.-Mexico border to work with Border Patrol

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune

Jan. 27, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said he’s sending more than 400 soldiers from Houston and Fort Worth to the U.S.-Mexico border to collaborate with Border Patrol agents “to stop illegal immigrants from entering our country and to enforce immigration laws.”

Abbott said he will also send C-130s, an aircraft that can take off and land on rough terrain, and Chinook helicopters. The troops, part of a unit called the Texas Tactical Border Force, will join those already deployed to the border through the state’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, that Abbott started in 2021 in response to the Biden administration’s immigration policies.

Through Operation Lone Star, the state has deployed thousands of state National Guard troops to the border, though it is not clear how many are actively deployed. The Trump administration last week also sent 1,500 active duty U.S. soldiers to the border.

“Texas has a partner in the White House we can work with to secure the Texas-Mexico border,” Abbott said in a statement. “I thank President Donald Trump for his decisive leadership on the southern border and look forward to working with him and his Administration to secure the border and make America safe again.”

The move is the state’s latest effort to help the Trump administration with its immigration crackdown. Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has offered the administration a Starr County ranch to be used as a staging area for mass deportations — which an administration official previously accepted.

This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/27/texas-abbott-soldiers-border-patrol/.

The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org.

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One-on-one with former Texas Gov. Rick Perry

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June 15, 2025

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www.kxan.com – John Thomas – 2025-06-15 09:48:00

SUMMARY: Former Texas Governor Rick Perry remains active in state and federal policy, notably promoting research on ibogaine, a psychedelic compound believed to aid veterans with PTSD and addiction. Texas recently allocated $50 million to ibogaine clinical studies, championed by Perry and Bryan Hubbard. They also formed Americans for Ibogaine, aiming to expand trials nationwide and reclassify ibogaine for medical use. Perry supports Governor Abbott’s decision to deploy the National Guard to manage protests and commented on the halted Texas Dream Act, attributing its demise to immigration issues under the Biden administration. Perry praised retiring Texas A&M chancellor John Sharp and welcomed incoming chancellor Glenn Hegar.

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Officers deploy tear gas, rubber bullets to clear protesters in downtown L.A.

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1 day ago

June 14, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Lily Dallow – 2025-06-14 22:41:00

SUMMARY: A peaceful “No Kings” protest in downtown Los Angeles on June 14, 2025, turned tense when law enforcement ordered dispersal and deployed tear gas and flashbangs. Police claimed some protesters threw objects, though no video evidence or witness confirmation has surfaced. The protest coincided with Flag Day, President Trump’s birthday, and opposition to his immigration policies. The “No Kings” group urged non-violence, and their organized activities ended by 6 p.m. Despite confusion during dispersal, over 200,000 protested in L.A. and nearly 5 million nationwide. A citywide 8 p.m. curfew was in effect as tensions escalated between protesters and officers.

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Houston’s Juneteenth Culture Fest brings art, music and unity to Avenida

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June 14, 2025

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-06-14 22:20:44

SUMMARY: Houston’s Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida Plaza brought together art, music, and community in celebration of freedom and heritage. The event highlighted the end of slavery in 1865 and gave over 100 small businesses, like Khadija Iafe’s Bakconerri, a chance to connect with the public. Attendees like Zion Escobar expressed how meaningful the celebration was, blending culture, commerce, and community. The festival inspired many, offering a vibrant space for showcasing Black heritage and entrepreneurship. KHOU 11 will continue honoring Juneteenth with a documentary airing Monday, focusing on how Black families overcame separation to build generational legacy.