{"id":2179564,"date":"2024-02-18T19:19:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T00:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-to-build-military-base-in-eagle-pass\/"},"modified":"2024-02-18T19:21:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T00:21:49","slug":"greg-abbott-to-build-military-base-in-eagle-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-to-build-military-base-in-eagle-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Greg Abbott plans military base in Eagle Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgreg-abbott-to-build-military-base-in-eagle-pass%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2179564&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Greg Abbott \u2064Announces Plans for New Military Base\u2062 in Eagle Pass, Texas<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move\u200c to address the influx of immigrants attempting to enter \u2063the United States, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) \u2064has unveiled plans to\u200c construct a new military base in the border town of Eagle \u200cPass, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062purpose of this base is to provide a strategic location for the Texas National Guardsmen, who have been tirelessly working to secure the border \u2062by \u200csetting up barbed wire fences. Despite \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nine-states-and-d-c-still-have-mask-mandates-in-place\/\" title=\"Nine States and D.C. Still Have Mask Mandates in Place\">facing legal challenges<\/a> from the\u200b Justice Department, the Texas government\u200b remains committed to its tactics of preventing illegal immigration.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;This\u2064 new military base will\u2064 significantly enhance the ability of our Texas Military Department soldiers in Eagle Pass to operate more effectively and efficiently,&#8221;\u2063 Governor Abbott emphasized during a recent press\u2062 conference.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Spanning across an\u200d impressive 80-acre property, this military base will eventually\u2062 accommodate approximately 1,800 National Guardsmen. \u200dThe first phase, consisting of 300 beds, is set \u200bto be\u2062 available as early as April.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Texas has \u200dbeen shouldering the\u200c financial burden of\u2064 transporting immigrants to various sanctuary cities, with a staggering expenditure of $124,603,616.19 in less than two years.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Operation Lone Star: A Costly Endeavor<\/h3>\n<p>While\u2064 the majority of Operation Lone Star&#8217;s expenses are covered by tax dollars, the government also relies\u200d on donations \u2062specifically designated for the transportation of these\u200b immigrants.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Since \u200cPresident Biden took office, over 10 million immigrants have reportedly entered the country illegally, marking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/soros-backed-das-face-nationwide-backlash\/\" title=\"Soros-Backed DAs Face Nationwide Backlash\">record-breaking figure<\/a> for any administration within\u200d such a short period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Operation Lone Star, Texas&#8217; own initiative \u200dto secure the border since March 2021, has yielded significant \u2063results. Law enforcement efforts have led to 497,600 apprehensions of illegal immigrants, with 39,000 arrests\u2064 and 35,200 felony charges. Additionally, officials have seized a staggering 454 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the operation&#8217;s inception.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2064Texas takes proactive measures to address the immigration crisis, \u2062the construction of this\u2062 new military base in Eagle Pass stands\u200c as a testament\u2064 to the state&#8217;s unwavering commitment to border security.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the \u200bconstruction of a new military base in Eagle Pass enhance\u2062 border\u200b security \u200defforts?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 Mitted to protecting its borders and ensuring\u2062 the safety \u200cand security of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u2063 to build a new military base in Eagle Pass comes in response to the escalating situation at the United\u200b States-Mexico border. In recent\u2064 years, there has been\u2062 a significant increase in the number of immigrants attempting to enter the United States illegally. This influx has put a strain on \u2063border control resources and has raised concerns about national security.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Abbott&#8217;s plan to construct a new military base is a proactive measure to address \u200cthese concerns. By providing a strategic location for the Texas National Guardsmen, the state government\u2062 seeks to enhance its border security efforts. The presence of a military base in Eagle Pass will allow for\u2064 more efficient and effective deployment of\u2064 resources \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-deploys-floating-barrier-in-rio-grande-river\/\" title=\"Texas uses floating barrier in Rio Grande River.\">deter illegal border crossings<\/a> and \u2063protect the sovereignty \u200dof the United \u200cStates.<\/p>\n<p>One\u2062 of the primary responsibilities of the\u200c Texas \u2064National Guardsmen is to set up \u2064barbed wire fences along the \u200dborder. These \u200dfences\u200c act as a physical deterrent and help in channeling unauthorized crossings to designated ports of entry, \u2064where proper immigration \u2062procedures can \u2064be followed. \u2063The construction\u2064 of a new military\u200c base\u2063 in Eagle Pass will undoubtedly\u2063 streamline \u200dthese efforts and aid in the timely\u200c deployment of guardsmen to critical areas along the\u200d border.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the legal challenges faced\u2064 by the Texas\u2063 government, primarily from the \u200dJustice Department, Gov.\u200d Abbott remains steadfast\u200b in his commitment \u2063to securing the \u200bborder. He sees the\u2064 construction\u200d of\u200d a new military base as a necessary step in protecting Texas communities and upholding the rule \u2063of law. Gov. Abbott&#8217;s \u2063decision also sends a strong message to the federal government, urging them to \u2063take\u2064 action and provide adequate \u200bresources to address the\u2062 border crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the construction of a new military base will have significant implications for Eagle\u200d Pass and its surrounding areas.\u200b The \u2062influx of guardsmen \u200dand supporting \u2064personnel will create\u200c new\u200b job opportunities and\u200d boost the local economy. As\u2062 infrastructure is developed, businesses \u2063will benefit from increased consumer\u200c spending, leading to further economic growth. The presence of a military base \u2062will also provide an \u200cadded sense of \u200bsecurity for the residents \u200bof\u2062 Eagle Pass, knowing that their \u200ccommunity is protected by\u2064 a\u2064 dedicated and \u200dwell-equipped \u2064force.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Gov. Greg Abbott&#8217;s announcement\u2062 of \u200dplans for a new\u2064 military base in Eagle Pass, Texas, marks\u2063 a decisive move in addressing the immigration challenges faced \u2062by\u2062 the\u200c United States. By providing a \u2063strategic location for the Texas National Guardsmen, \u200bthe state government aims to strengthen its \u200dborder\u200d security efforts and ensure the safety \u200dof its citizens. The construction of this new military\u200b base will not only enhance border control operations but\u2062 also bring economic benefits\u200c and \u200ccontribute to the overall well-being of the community. As the plans move forward, it\u200c is essential for all stakeholders\u200b to work together to \u200crealize the vision of\u200c a\u200b safe and secure border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Border. The new military base in Eagle Pass, Texas, will provide support to Texas National Guardsmen as they work to secure the border amidst a surge of immigrants attempting to enter the United States. Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) revealed the plans in response to the escalating situation in the area<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2179565,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24035830303153-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2179564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24035830303153-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2179564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179564\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2179565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2179564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2179564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2179564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}