National Guard

The National Guard Is Heading To The U.S.-Mexico Border To Help Move Trucks Through Faster

Marfa Public Radio

By Carson Frame, Texas Public RadioEvery day, more than 40,000 commercial trucks cross over the Pharr International Bridge into Texas from the Mexican…

Texas Will Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops To The Border Amid Migrant Surge

Marfa Public Radio

By Cassandra Pollock, Texas TribuneGov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that the state will deploy 1,000 troops from the Texas National Guard to the…

In Big Bend Sector, National Guard Troops Arrive for Training, Assignments

Carlos Morales

As part of President Trump’s call to curb illegal immigration, earlier this month he asked border states to send National Guard troops to the U.S./Mexico…

So Far, National Guard Troops On The Border Are Observing, Not Enforcing

Carlos Morales

With a highly-visible, non-mobile presence at the edge of the Rio Grande, National Guard troops are so far being seen, more than heard. By Rhonda Fanning…

Along the Border, News of National Guard is Met With Mixed Reaction

Carlos Morales

Late Wednesday, President Trump signed a proclamation directing the deployment of National Guard troops as a quote “immediate deterrent” to illegal…

Red Cross Shelter at Pecos High School Closes Today

Travis Bubenik

Update 9:30 AM Thursday: The Red Cross will close its shelter at the Pecos High School today at 1 PM, with all nearby residents now able to return to…