Border Wall

In a news release, the agency said that the contracts are not necessary to address life, safety, environmental or other remediation requirements.

The governor wants to finish the wall that Donald Trump began on the Texas-Mexico border, but he'll have to overcome the same hurdles that impeded the ex-president's efforts.

Even if the governor makes modest progress on a southern border wall, a Dallas Morning News reporter says it could be enough to show supporters he’s serious about restricting immigration.

Former President Donald Trump returned to the U.S.-Mexico border Wednesday and joined Gov. Greg Abbott at a border security briefing in Weslaco.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he will solicit donations for the state to continue building the border wall that former President Trump made a central issue of his presidency.

Javier Villalobos and Veronica Vela Whitacre are vying to become the next leader of McAllen, the second largest city in the Rio Grande Valley and an important regional hub that connects the U.S. to Mexico. Both of them are currently McAllen City Commissioners.

Border activists and attorneys against border wall construction say President Joe Biden has broken his campaign promise of “not another foot” of wall by taking the land of a Rio Grande Valley family in court.

President Joe Biden paused border wall construction and ordered a 60-day review of projects, but what happens after that remains uncertain.

While border wall opponents are celebrating, they also say the fight may not be over. Environmental activists want wildlife corridors restored; others oppose security measure like cameras and drones.

Border residents and activists welcomed Biden’s inauguration and his immigration and border security plans, but they say they know their work must continue to ensure Biden’s promises of a pathway to citizenship for millions unauthorized immigrants and ending border wall construction are carried out.