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Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missions
The Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.
By Zamone Perez
Texas Guardsman charged with human smuggling after high-speed chase
Authorities said the Guardsman turned around at a Border Patrol checkpoint and fled, leading to a 15-mile chase at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune
Arkansas National Guard deploys to U.S.-Mexico border
Roughly 40 Arkansas guardsmen will deploy from April 1 to May 30 to Eagle Pass, Texas, according to the governor’s office.
By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fix
The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.
Texas to build 80-acre border base for National Guard troops
Troops are scattered around the area, living in tents, hotels and private residences, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Texas Guard flies ‘Come and Take It’ flag amid dispute with feds
The Texas Military Department posted a photo to its official X account Tuesday afternoon, showing the Gonzales flag flying above its headquarters in Austin
Texas Guard standoff with feds continues, despite Supreme Court ruling
Texas National Guard and state troopers are still rolling out concertina wire and preventing Border Patrol agents from accessing a portion of the border.
Supreme Court says Texas Guard can’t block federal agents from border
The order effectively maintains long-running precedent that the federal government — not individual states — has authority to enforce border security.
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune
Border standoff peaks between Texas Guard and the federal government
A park on the Rio Grande is the new focus of a long battle over border enforcement that’s reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune
Feds say Texas Guard is blocking Border Patrol from part of the border
The Justice Department says agents can’t access 2.5 miles of the border and a boat ramp in Eagle Pass.
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune
What does the 2024 election mean for troops at the Mexico border?
This fall's general election may shape the future of U.S.-Mexico military policy.
By Davis Winkie