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Rio Grande Valley Prepares For National Guard

By Carson Frame • Apr 18, 2018

It’s been just over a week since the governors of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California committed to sending around 2,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border.

That’s in response to a call to action by President Trump, who says there’s been an uptick in illegal border crossings and drug trafficking.

Some 900 troops have already arrived, but operations are not yet fully underway.

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Carson Frame spoke with Rio Grande Valley residents about the National Guard presence.

Operation To Send National Guardsmen To Texas-Mexico Border Continues

By Mallory Falk & Carson Frame • Apr 13, 2018

National Guard deployment continues along the Texas-Mexico Border. Gov. Greg Abbott has committed to eventually having 1,400 National Guard troops posted along the border. On Friday, officials on opposite ends of the state explained what Texans can expect next.

California Deploys National Guard; Troops Already At Texas, Arizona Borders

By Carson Frame • Apr 11, 2018

Updated at 5:50 p.m. ET

California Gov. Jerry Brown agreed Wednesday to deploy 400 National Guard troops in response to a Trump administration request to border state governors. But in a letter sent Wednesday, Brown says California troops will not enforce federal immigration laws or build a border wall.

'We Have A Dearth Of Manpower': National Guard Makes Way To Laredo

By Carson Frame • Apr 11, 2018

The first members of the National Guard in Texas have made their way to the U.S-Mexico border following a call to action by President Trump. The Laredo border patrol sector says it would welcome the help.

The Laredo section of the Texas-Mexico border spans 170 miles and contains no walls or fences.

Border Patrol Chief Greg Burwell said it's a challenge to keep tabs on all of it.

‘A Physical Therapist In Your Pocket’: Veterans With Limb Loss Test An App

By editor • Apr 11, 2018

The app uses music and audio to help amputees lessen the pain and discomfort of walking with a prosthetic leg.