Texas Governor Abbott Hosts Republican Lawmakers at Eagle Pass, Escalating Border Security Efforts

Amid concerns from local residents about safety and political exploitation, Governor Greg Abbott leads a delegation to Eagle Pass, highlighting Texas' intensified border security measures.

• Texas Governor Greg Abbott takes nearly two dozen Republican lawmakers to Eagle Pass's Shelby Park, a focal point in the state's $10 billion border security initiative.
• Local residents express fear for their safety, citing increased attention and political gatherings as sources of unrest in their community.
• Critics accuse Abbott of using the border and Eagle Pass as political props, exacerbating tensions and diverting from meaningful dialogue on immigration reform.
• The FBI arrests a man accused of plotting an attack in Eagle Pass, underscoring the heightened security concerns among locals.
• Abbott vows to expand border operations beyond Shelby Park, despite legal challenges and opposition from Eagle Pass residents.

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