In a bid to deter migrants from crossing into the United States, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas.

EAGLE PASS, Texas - Residents of Eagle Pass took to the streets on Sunday, Feb.18, in a peaceful protest demanding the return of a public park seized by Governor Greg Abbott. The march began at ...

Life goes on in Eagle Pass, where several residents said weeks passed before they realized Shelby Park was off limits to them. Fuentes noticed right away. Shelby Park, named for a Confederate ...

Texas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when ...

Months later, the Texas National Guard seized control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, an area considered a “hot spot” for border crossings, which fronts about 2.5 miles of the Rio Grande.

Why it matters: The national guard's increased powers are part of President Trump's immigration crackdown vow to expel millions of undocumented immigrants, which saw him sign executive orders ...

EAGLE PASS – In mid-December, community volunteers planted 560 wooden crosses in Shelby Park — a place that became the epicenter of the state's efforts to crack down on border security a year ...

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked Congress to reimburse the state for billions of dollars in Texas taxpayer money spent on border security during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In letters ...

Texas Department of Public Safety officers guard an entrance to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas. Officers enforcing immigration laws will now be able to arrest migrants at sensitive locations ...

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at Shelby Park during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay ...