Texas takes control over park in Eagle Pass against city’s wishes as part of border mission: Mayor
The Texas state government has taken control of a 50-acre park in Eagle Pass from the city’s control to prevent migrants from crossing into Texas from Mexico, according to Mayor Rolando Salinas. The park, called Shelby Park, has been central in Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to prevent unlawful crossings and is known as a staging area for the Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) under Operation Lone Star. Salinas stated that the state is taking control “indefinitely” under the governor’s border disaster declaration, but expressed concern that U.S. Border Patrol Agents are being prevented from entering the area. He also said city officials are exploring legal options to regain control of the park.
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