The state has vowed to assist the president in his efforts to revamp immigration. But Texas' biggest cities and school districts are more reluctant to help.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for the public’s help in locating a fugitive who swam back to Mexico during a pursuit. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 18, at approximately 3 p.m. along IH 35 near Mile Marker 8, ending near the outlet mall.
According to reports, there were no injuries in the incident near Fronton Island, an uninhabited island in Starr County, Texas.
Officials conducted exercises with Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters, and military trucks, highlighting tactical strength.
US Border Patrol agents received gunfire from cartel members in Mexico while patrolling in Fronton, Starr County.
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the new Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande Valley to coordinate with the U.S. Border Patrol under Trump’s administration to secure the border.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to deploy tactical strike teams to support the Trump administration’s border security and homeland
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.