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Mounce: Arriba, Los Toros! “Bullish”on Mexico? – Rio Grande Guardian
A recent speaker in South Texas is “bullish” on Mexico! Duncan Wood, Senior Advisor, Mexico Institute, Wilson Center, Washington, D.C., says “the future is bright” for Mexico and both sides of its northern border. (Steve Taylor and Blanca Gomez, “Everything Duncan Wood said about the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation Event,” Rio Grande Guardian, 28 Jul 23).
Hinojosa: Transformational investments in drainage – Rio Grande Guardian
The State of Texas has made transformative investments in the Raymondville Drain Project, recognizing its critical importance for the future of communities in the Rio Grande Valley. As Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I have been honored to work with our Hidalgo County Commissioners and Drainage District staff to secure funding for this vital project. These investments are critical given that the damage caused by the RGV floods in 2015 and 2018 cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Gonzalez: Why I condemn Governor Abbott’s response to DOJ lawsuit – Rio Grande Guardian
While we are all for safe and secure borders, and are against irregular migration, South Texans are shocked and condemn the recent inhumane and abusive actions promoted by Governor Abbott. Recent reports on the Governor’s Operation Lone Star have revealed that state troopers have been directed to push nursing babies and children back into the Rio Grande river.
Hastings, Torres: Migrants opt for hope; Republicans prefer politicking – Rio Grande Guardian
This week marks contrasts in the U.S. Congress. While beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who belong to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) carry out two days of legislative advocacy, Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee continue to waste time with political theater, trying to impeach the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas. Their “argument”? “Dereliction of duty” to manage the border.
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