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Texas Wildfires Grow to 850,000 Acres, Becomes Second Largest Wildfire in State's History

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues a disaster declaration for 60 counties on Tuesday, citing "widespread wildfire activity throughout the state." The move signifies an urgent response to address and manage the escalating threat posed by wildfires across Texas.

Texas Border Wire Case: Federal Agents To Remove Razor Wire Following Supreme Court's Decision

Jan 22, 2024 09:08 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

On Monday, the Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration in the Texas border razor wire case along the US-Mexico border.

Texas Immigration Law Violates Constitution, Says DOJ; Threatens To Sue Greg Abbott Administration

Dec 28, 2023 09:40 PM EST By Rick Martin

Greg Abbott's newly signed Texas immigration law that allows police to arrest suspected illegal migrants may have violated the Constitution and may face a legal challenge from the DOJ.

Texas: Greg Abbott’s Border Measures Are Extreme, Dehumanizing, Says White House Press Secretary

Dec 19, 2023 08:11 PM EST By Rick Martin

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's newly-signed law that allows law enforcement to arrest people suspected of being illegal migrants near the Texas border might get legally challenged.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Bill That Allows Police To Arrest Migrants Who Entered US Illegally

Dec 18, 2023 10:36 PM EST By Rick Martin

Texas Governor Greg Abbott continued his crusade against illegal immigration by signing a new bill that gives police the power to arrest migrants who illegally cross the US-Mexico border.

Texas Must Take Down Greg Abbot's Controversial Floating Barriers Along Rio Grande, Rules Appeals Court

Dec 04, 2023 01:27 AM EST By Rick Martin

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's controversial floating barriers designed to deter migrants from crossing the Rio Grande was found to be unlawful by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mexico Finds Another Dead Body Near Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Floating Barriers, Identified as Migrant From Honduras

Another Dead Migrant Found Near Floating Barriers; Mexico Pres. AMLO Slams Texas Gov. Abbott’s Policies Vs. Migrants

Aug 04, 2023 10:05 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Authorities in Mexico have found another dead migrant floating near Texas Governor Greg Abbott's now-infamous floating barriers along the Rio Grande.

Mexico Says a Dead Body Was Seen Floating Near Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Floating Barriers

Dead Body Seen Floating Near the Controversial Floating Barriers Installed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Mexico Says

Aug 03, 2023 02:21 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's controversial floating barriers along the Rio Grande may have finally killed someone as Mexico reported that a dead body was seen floating near them.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Joe Biden Over Barrier Issue: 'We'll See You in Court'

Jul 24, 2023 08:56 PM EDT By Rick Martin

President Joe Biden and the DOJ are making good on their promise to sue Texas over the inhumane barriers along the Rio Grande. Gov. Greg Abbott is remaining defiant, however.

Texas: Floating Barriers Brings Headache to Greg Abbott Instead of Relief Amid New Lawsuit

Jul 21, 2023 11:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's controversial floating barriers and barbed wire along the Rio Grande are now facing legal scrutiny as the DOJ notified Texas that it plans to file a lawsuit regarding those barriers.

Texas: Daniel Perry Gets Punishment Over BLM Shooting

Texas: Daniel Perry Hit with 25-Year Jail Time Over BLM Protester Shooting

May 10, 2023 10:09 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Daniel Perry, the self-admitted racist promised to be pardoned by Texas Governor Greg Abbott after he killed a BLM protester, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Joe Biden Visits US-Mexico Border; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Gives POTUS Disrespectful Letter to Criticize Him

Jan 08, 2023 08:15 PM EST By Rick Martin

After months of being criticized for not visiting the border, President Joe Biden finally did as he visited El Paso, Texas, for about four hours on Sunday. However, Texas Governor Greg Abbott greeted him with a letter still criticizing him.

Texas: Greg Abbott Gets Brutally Honest on Scary Effects of Title 42 Abolishment

Dec 18, 2022 09:34 PM EST By Mary Webber

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said there will be "total chaos" at the southern border once Title 42 is lifted, which is expected in a matter of days.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sends Busload of Migrants to Philadelphia

Nov 15, 2022 09:51 PM EST By Mary Webber

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is heading to the state of Philadelphia, which becomes the fourth state to have been a drop-off location that Abbott has sent migrants to.

Republican Governors Greg Abbott of Texas, Ron DeSantis of Florida Defended Their Seats vs. Democratic Challengers in Midterm Elections

Nov 09, 2022 05:42 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Republican governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Ron DeSantis of Florida, both famed for sending migrants to Democratic-run states, handily won reelection on Tuesday.

Beto O'Rourke Net Worth: The Wealth of the Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate | Where Does He Get His Money?

Oct 08, 2022 07:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Democratic sensation Beto O'Rourke is challenging Republican incumbent Greg Abbott for Texas governor in this upcoming midterm election. How wealthy is he?