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Judge orders Texas to move a large floating barrier to the riverbank of the Rio Grande by Sept. 15

At The Border

Texas moves large floating barrier on US-Mexico border closer to American soil

The repositioning comes ahead of a hearing Tuesday that could decide whether the buoys remain.
Texas News

3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say

According to the Texas Department of Emergency Management, the bus driver pulled over when the child started to show signs of an illness.
Animals

7 spider monkeys found hidden inside backpack by South Texas border patrol agents

The critically endangered spider monkeys are considered one of the most threatened primates in the world.
News

Sen. Ted Cruz joins other leaders to talk about four new bridge projects at the border

This all comes in the middle of a dispute between Governor Abbott and the U.S. government over border buoys that were recently placed along the Rio Grande River.
At The Border

Justice Department threatens Texas with legal action over floating barrier installed in Rio Grande

Gov. Abbott ordered the 1,000-foot barrier to be deployed near Eagle Pass earlier in July. The Justice Department gave Texas until Monday to commit to removing it.
At The Border

Texas DPS launches investigation into Operation Lone Star

The investigation comes after a report that claims border workers were ordered to "push people back into the water."
At The Border

'Floating barrier' to be placed in Rio Grande at Eagle Pass to prevent migrants crossing the river

The Texas Department of Public Safety is overseeing the floating barrier operation.
Texas News

Infant, woman among 4 bodies recovered from Rio Grande, DPS says

A spokesperson with the Texas Department of Public Safety said two survivors were turned over to Border Patrol.
At The Border

'We're starting over': Migrants navigate new immigration policy to enter US after Title 42's end

As some migrants rejoiced in successfully completing their application to cross the border, others were bussed back to their home country under Title 8.
At The Border

Supreme Court rejects Texas, Louisiana challenge to Biden deportation priorities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called the Supreme Court's ruling "outrageous."
Politics

Cornyn wants the US to train Mexican troops to fight drug cartels

The Republican from Texas introduced the legislation after meeting with Mexico’s president and calling for more cooperation between the two countries.

Arlington, Texas, shooting: Suspect in custody after shots fired at car dealership along I-20, police say

State Fair of Texas carousel celebrates 100 years

No triple digits, but above normal fall temps continue

A hot end to September this weekend

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Judge orders Texas to move a large floating barrier to the riverbank of the Rio Grande by Sept. 15

Texas moves large floating barrier on US-Mexico border closer to American soil

3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say

7 spider monkeys found hidden inside backpack by South Texas border patrol agents

Sen. Ted Cruz joins other leaders to talk about four new bridge projects at the border

Justice Department threatens Texas with legal action over floating barrier installed in Rio Grande

Texas DPS launches investigation into Operation Lone Star

'Floating barrier' to be placed in Rio Grande at Eagle Pass to prevent migrants crossing the river

Infant, woman among 4 bodies recovered from Rio Grande, DPS says

'We're starting over': Migrants navigate new immigration policy to enter US after Title 42's end

Supreme Court rejects Texas, Louisiana challenge to Biden deportation priorities

Cornyn wants the US to train Mexican troops to fight drug cartels

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