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16 South American migrants who entered US through Texas flown to California

Sixteen Venezuelan and Colombian migrants who entered the country through Texas were flown to California by chartered plane and dropped off outside a church in Sacramento.

Effort to fix payroll error for state National Guard troops falls short in Texas Senate

The mistake meant about 7,400 soldiers sent to the Texas-Mexico border under Operation Lone Star were hit with higher-than-expected federal income taxes.

Unanimous Texas Senate supports death benefits for National Guard serving along southern border

The legislation was named for Bishop Evans, who drowned last year trying to rescue migrants in the Rio Grande.

Greg Abbott asked other governors for help patrolling the Texas-Mexico border. Ron DeSantis answered the call.

Although border encounters have fallen since Title 42 ended Thursday, Texasโ€™ top Republican asks for โ€œall available law enforcement personnel and resources.โ€

After Title 42โ€™s end, Texas DPS pauses Austin patrols so officers can head to the border

Despite no major influx in border crossings, state troopers will be relocated to border cities. Austin and the Texas Department of Public Safety faced criticism for the racial disparities in state trooper arrests in the capital.

Family of dead National Guardsman urges Legislature to make death benefits bill named for him retroactive

While the state guarantees law enforcement officers, like Department of Public Safety troopers, a $500,000 death benefit for their families if they die on duty, National Guard troops who stand shoulder to shoulder with those DPS officers on Operation Lone Star donโ€™t have the same benefit.

Texas Military Department says it needs $460 million more to keep border mission afloat this year

State officials have repeatedly had to move money from other departments to keep Gov. Greg Abbottโ€™s multibillion-dollar border mission running this year.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Greg Abbott to speak at border for update on Operation Lone Star

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be at the border on Monday to provide an update on his immigration measures.

U.S. Supreme Court rules to keep Title 42, the pandemic-era policy to quickly turn away migrants, for now

The court ordered the Biden administration to continue enforcing the policy while Texas and other states that want to keep the Trump-era rule in place prepare their legal arguments.

National Guard member deployed for Operation Lone Star stabbed while off duty in Mexico

The service member is expected to recover.

What is the Texas National Guard and why does it matter in this yearโ€™s gubernatorial election?

A governorโ€™s military powers are often not discussed as part of the election process, in favor of other prominent issues like education and taxes. But with Operation Lone Star in plain view, voters may have more questions this election.

Another National Guard soldier working Operation Lone Star dies by suspected suicide

The soldier is the 10th known Texas Guard member linked to the mission to die since its rapid expansion began in September 2021.

Correction: Deadly Border Crossing story

In a Sept. 3 story about the deaths of migrants trying to cross into the United States from Mexico, The Associated Press misspelled the name of a Mexican city.

Border Patrol: 8 migrants found dead in Rio Grande at Texas

At least eight migrants were killed as dozens attempted a hazardous crossing of the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said Friday.

Abbott tours Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, gets security briefing

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday toured Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety border security assets along the Texas-Mexico Border in Eagle Pass.

Texas soldier who drowned trying to help migrants wasnโ€™t equipped with flotation device

Spc. Bishop Evans died after jumping into the Rio Grande to save migrants. He and other members of Operation Lone Star were not provided safety equipment. Texas Military Department said an order for buoys and ropes was made but has not been fulfilled.

Body of Texas National Guard member found after he was washed away while saving drowning migrants

Spc. Bishop E. Evans, a 22-year-old field artilleryman from Arlington, joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2019.

Body of missing Texas National Guardsman found

The body of missing Texas National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans has been found.

Officials identify missing Texas Guardsman who tried to save drowning migrants

Officials have identified a missing Texas National Guard Specialist who attempted to save two migrants from drowning in the Rio Grande on Friday.

Sheriff: Texas Guardsman missing after border rescue attempt

Authorities along the U.S.-Mexico border are searching for a Texas National Guard member who they say went missing after trying to rescue a migrant in the Rio Grande.

Texas National Guard replaces commander overseeing Gov. Greg Abbottโ€™s troubled border mission

The brigadier general steps down from commanding Operation Lone Starโ€™s military efforts after five months.

Gov. Abbott plans to use buses to move migrants away from border to Washington

Boat blockades, container and razor wire at low-water crossings, enhanced vehicle inspections along the border and even bus transportation will take processed and released migrants to Washington D.C. in an effort to alleviate stress on the system in Texas.

Analysis: The political value of an interruption

Nobody wants storms or fires. But for Texas politicians, responding to disasters can be a welcome change of subject from political fights in an election year.

Shakeup of Texas border mission leadership continues as pair of two-star generals departs

The departure of three top officials in a week signals that officials may be looking to make changes to the heavily criticized mission. A soldier leading a unionization effort welcomed the moves.

National Guard troops were dispatched to famous Texas ranches with private security as part of border mission

The dispatching of troops to the sprawling private ranches, far from the border, raises questions about the use of National Guard troops, who have widely decried the mission as aimless, political and oversized, as the cost of the effort has already ballooned to $2 billion a year.

โ€œI hate it hereโ€: National Guard members sound off on Texas border mission in leaked morale survey

Frustration, anxiety and anger prevailed in the survey responses obtained by the The Texas Tribune and Military Times. The survey includes responses from nearly 250 members of Task Force South, one of six units that fall under the umbrella of Operation Lone Star.

National Guard Soldier dies in non-mission-related incident

The soldier was injured in Bracketville and airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio where they were pronounced dead.

Deplorable conditions, unclear mission: Texas National Guard troops call Abbottโ€™s rushed border operation a disaster

The governor has sent waves of troops to the border as Guard officials scramble to execute a massive mobilization that would normally take months to plan. Some Guard members say the operation has set back their income, education and well-being.

Probe of Texas National Guard border mission demanded over suicide attempts, abysmal conditions and delayed pay

The call for action from Texas Democrats comes as another service member based in the city of Pharr survived a suicide attempt on Sunday, according to an incident report obtained by Army Times and The Texas Tribune.

Gov. Greg Abbott says critics are โ€˜playing politicsโ€™ over Texas National Guard suicides

Abbott said the suicides are being investigated and thinks it will come out that not all โ€œactually occurred during Operation Lone Star.โ€

Army Times investigation finds suicides, morale crisis in wake of Operation Lone Star at Texas border

Recent reports from the Army Times into poor conditions and an uptick in suicides among Texas National Guard soldiers tied to Operation Lone Star has state lawmakers concerned over how the soldiers are being treated.

Texas lawmakers deplore mistreatment of National Guardsmen sent to border duty

Legislative leaders overseeing the Texas Military Department say they are looking into reports of suicides, habitual pay problems and poor working conditions on Gov. Greg Abbott's highly touted border mission.

Allen West blasts Gov. Greg Abbott over suicides, pay problems among National Guardsmen at the border

Abbottโ€™s political challenger said guard members deployed to Operation Lone Star are facing late pay, being exposed to COVID-19, experiencing supply shortages and dealing with added stress that has led to multiple suicides tied to the mission.

Texas National Guard, DPS erect steel container wall along river in Eagle Pass

The Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety have put up a steel container wall along the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass.

Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas National Guard to help with migrant arrests at the border

In a letter to the major general of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said โ€œmore manpower is neededโ€ at the border.

Texans can now schedule free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for groups of 5 or more

Gov. Greg Abbott encouraged โ€œgroups of Texans who wish to get vaccinated as a business, family unit, friend group, or moreโ€ to schedule an event.

Texas National Guard deployed to get COVID-19 vaccines to homebound seniors

Soldiers with the Texas National Guard worked at mobile COVID-19 testing site at Uhland Elementary School on June 18, 2020. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas TribuneNeed to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Adโ€œThe good news is thereโ€™s going to be a record amount of vaccines available across Texas this week with increasing numbers going forward,โ€ he said. Officials have hinted the next group of vaccine eligible Texans could include teachers and other essential workers. AdThe program is modeled in part after the Save Our Seniors program in Corpus Christi, where Abbott made his remarks Thursday. There, some 2,000 doses have been given to homebound seniors through the local program, officials said.

Texas National Guard teams will vaccinate residents for COVID-19 in five rural counties, Gov. Greg Abbott announces

Soldiers with the Texas National Guard work at a drive-through COVID-19 testing center in Smithville on May 5, 2020. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that National Guard troops will vaccinate residents in five rural counties as part of a new pilot program. (Credit: Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via USA TODAY NETWORK)Starting Thursday, state mobile vaccination teams staffed by Texas National Guard members will be deployed to five rural Texas counties to administer coronavirus vaccines to qualified residents. National Guard teams will visit DeWitt, Marion, Real, Sherman and Starr counties as part of a newly-created State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program announced by Gov. On Wednesday, President Biden ordered full reimbursement to states that use the National Guard to increase the pace of vaccinations nationally.

A week before the election, Texas National Guard prepares to deploy troops to cities

The Texas Army National Guard said Monday that up to 1,000 troops could be dispatched to cities across Texas ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Brandon Jones, a spokesperson for the Guard, said the deployment is not related to the election and troops would not be stationed at polling places. The newspaper reported that Guard members could arrive as soon as this weekend. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has not been contacted by either Abbott or the Guard about the deployment, spokesperson Mary Benton told The Texas Tribune on Tuesday. Separately, the FBIโ€™s field office in Dallas warned that far-right extremists could pose a violent threat in North Texas around the election.

Texas National Guard soldier dies in training at Fort Hood

FORT HOOD, Texas A Texas Army National Guard soldier has died during a training exercise at Fort Hood, according to the Texas Military Department. Bradley Moore, 36, of Mansfield died Thursday during land navigation training according to a news release on the department's website. The military is a family, and the entire Texas National Guard mourns with Sgt. Moores loved ones left behind.At least four Fort Hood Army soldiers have been found dead near the base since June, including Spc. Investigators have said Guillen was killed by a fellow soldier and foul play is suspected in Morales' death.

Texas governor activates state national guard amid George Floyd protests

AUSTIN, Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday activated the Texas National Guard and deployed state resources in response to the protests taking place regarding the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck in Minnesota. Abbott sent resources to the cities of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin to maintain public safety. DPS has sent more than 1,500 officers to assist local police departments and more resources will be provided as needed. As Texans exercise their 1st Amendment rights, it is imperative that order is maintained and private property is protected.

New Braunfels Fire Department to begin conducting COVID-19 tests at nursing homes

NEW BRAUNFELS โ€“ The New Braunfels Fire Department will begin conducting COVID-19 tests at four of Comal Countyโ€™s six nursing homes. Greg Abbott to have Texas National Guard help disinfect nursing homesOโ€™Connell said they will be testing about 1,200 people over the next four days. He said they will begin with testing staff. โ€œOnce they get most of the staff tested, the staff can then assist them in testing the residents,โ€ Oโ€™Connell said. Thousands of Texas nursing home residents, staff have tested positive for coronavirusA spokesperson for Comal County said they havenโ€™t had any positive test come from nursing homes yet.

Gov. Greg Abbott to have Texas National Guard help disinfect nursing homes

Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced that he will have the Texas National Guard help to disinfect nursing homes to reduce the spread of COVID-19, per a press release. The disinfection teams will work in conjunction with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and will provide a boost to protecting Texans. โ€œThe Texas National Guard plays a crucial role in our ongoing response to COVID-19, and I am grateful for their work to address the unique challenges our nursing homes face during this pandemic,โ€ Abbott said. โ€œThe Texas National Guard readily accepts this newest mission assignment,โ€ said Major General Tracy Norris. We stand ready to continue to serve both here at home and abroad in the war fight.โ€The Texas National Guard was already providing personal protective equipment manufacturing support, food bank support, mobile COVID-19 testing, and points of distribution for essential items, the press release said.

About 30 Wilson County residents tested at COVID-19 mobile testing site

FLORESVILLE โ€“ Gillespie County and Wilson County were named as sites to be visited by the Texas National Guard for setting up mobile COVID-19 testing. So far in Wilson County, Floresvilleโ€™s Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home has seen several cases of the virus. At least 10 residents, 5 staff have COVID-19 at Floresville veteranโ€™s home; 159 tests still pendingFloresville Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel said about 30 other Wilson County residents have been tested for the coronavirus so far. According to the governorโ€™s office, the Texas National Guard mobile testing team has the capacity to test 150 people per day. Texas National Guard to deploy mobile testing sites across state, starting in Floresville, Fredericksburg

Texas National Guard to deploy mobile testing sites across state, starting in Floresville, Fredericksburg

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ More than 1,200 members of the Texas National Guard will fan out across the state and set up two dozen mobile COVID-19 testing sites, Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday. โ€œThe State of Texas continues to expand our COVID-19 testing capacities and ensure that communities across the Lone Star State have access to the resources they need,โ€ said Abbott in an emailed statement. Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT). โ€œCOVID-19 testing is a crucial mission in our fight against this virus,โ€ said Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, adjutant general of Texas, in an email statement. Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT).

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