Event Brief
Abbott Sends Troopers to Border Amid Cartel Violence
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Gov. Greg Abbott increases state trooper presence at the border due to rising cartel violence following a kingpin's death.
WHO: Gov. Greg Abbott
WHAT: Surging state troopers to enhance public safety operations
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM ET
WHERE: Texas
WHY: To address ongoing spike in cartel violence
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