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Texas Starts Border Wall Construction in Starr County Near Rio Grande

Nov 26, 2024, 04:16 PM

Texas officials have commenced construction of a new border wall along the US-Mexico border. The groundbreaking event, described as a kick-off event, took place in Rio Grande City on a newly-acquired 1,400-acre ranch in Starr County, Texas, near the Rio Grande. Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, and former Trump border czar-appointee Tom Homan were present at the event. The initiative is part of Texas' efforts to enhance border security and address concerns related to immigration and law enforcement. The project is being framed as a significant step in securing the state’s southern border.