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Texas-sized flex: Abbott to muscle-up border in response to Title 42’s pending demise

WESLACO — As part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s continuing border security campaign, he signed two letters Wednesday afternoon in Weslaco directing state employees to conduct safety inspections on inbound Mexican traffic and to use state funding for bussing migrants from border cities to D.C., though local leaders and advocates question the benefit to the Rio Grande Valley.

Abbott: Let McAllen, other border cities, send migrants to Washington D.C.

WESLACO — Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that he is directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to enhance commercial vehicle inspections at the border, though it will likely lead to slower incoming Mexican traffic.

Abbott to talk end of Title 42 in Valley

Gov. Greg Abbott will be in the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday to hold a press conference about the end of Title 42, a public health code that essentially blocked migrants from seeking asylum.

Abbott calls special election to fill Vela’s seat

Gov. Greg Abbott set a date for an emergency special election to replace U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela Jr., D- Brownsville, on Tuesday.

Abbott highlights port as vital to supply chain, energy

The Port of Brownsville is a key component of Texas’ booming energy industry, Gov. Greg Abbott stated Wednesday.

Pharr native appointed to weigh-in on state law enforcement policies

A local hospital official from Pharr has been appointed to a state commission that regulates law enforcement agencies. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he...

Brownsville man among six appointed to OneStar Foundation

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Rev. Moises Molina from Brownsville to the OneStar Foundation. Molina serves as co-pastor of Iglesia Bautista Jerico. He also volunteers...

Abbott seeks task force to address teacher shortages in Texas schools

Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency requesting a task force be created to address teacher shortages in Texas...

5 firms being considered to build Abbott border wall

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune State officials have shortlisted five firms to design and build barriers on the Texas-Mexico border — including some...

Abbott signs dog tethering bill

By James Pollard, The Texas Tribune After vetoing a similar measure over the summer, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law a bill that...