Shippers threaten to yank business out of Texas over Gov. Greg Abbott’s border traffic slowdown

“I foresee companies making plans to move their business to New Mexico and Arizona,” the head of one trade association said.

by Sanford Nowlin April 13, 2022August 17, 2023

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International trade halted at Texas border crossings as truckers protest Greg Abbott’s new inspections

Commercial traffic at the Pharr-Reynosa bridge stopped Monday and a similar protest affected traffic in El Paso. The blockades could impact the flow of produce to restaurants and stores.

by Mitchell Ferman, James Barragán and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune April 12, 2022August 17, 2023

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Beto O’Rourke knocks Biden for ending Title 42 without a plan to deal with influx of migrants

In a press conference, O’Rourke said the president should have given border communities a plan before ending a pandemic-era immigration rule that will lead to an increase in migrants.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune April 12, 2022August 17, 2023

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Greg Abbott’s call for more vehicle inspections at the border is causing delays and supply chain issues, locals say

Trucks delivering products from Mexico are facing hourslong waits at ports of entry.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune April 9, 2022August 17, 2023

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Grand Hyatt Hotel, Santikos Bijou: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Developments surrounding two San Antonio landmarks clearly grabbed readers’ attention this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 8, 2022March 14, 2025

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Analysis: Putting migrants on buses is Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest play at loud, dumb spectacle

Abbott has doubled down on border bombast, but a recent poll suggests Texans are more concerned about their economic wellbeing.

by Sanford Nowlin April 7, 2022August 9, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will send migrants to Washington, D.C., on charter buses

Abbott said he’s responding to the Biden administration announcement that it will lift a pandemic-era emergency health order that allowed immigration authorities to turn away migrants at the border, even those seeking asylum.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune April 6, 2022August 17, 2023