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Partly cloudy this morning with thunderstorms becoming likely this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High around 85F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%..
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Scattered thunderstorms this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Low around 70F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: July 11, 2021 @ 6:43 am
Dewitt County Sheriff, Carl Bowen came to the studio to speak about human trafficking.
When Dewitt County Sheriff Bowen came into the studio, we had no idea how serious the discussion on recent bailout reports was going to get nor did we comprehend how serious human trafficking has become in our area.
Recording for our special Townsquare Extra, Victoria Report, which you can hear on our stations on Sunday mornings, Sheriff Bowen sat down and laid out, on his terms, how the bailouts we keep seeing in our local news is a humanitarian crisis.
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Greg Abbott and former President Trump arriving at El Paso International Airport in 2019.
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday issued a disaster declaration for Texas Southern border, citing “an ongoing and imminent threat of widespread and severe damage, loss of life, property damage, human trafficking, violent crime, and threats to public health” that he attributed to a recent rise in migration.
The declaration gives the directive and the power to border security agencies to use any means necessary, including requesting the suspension of law, to cope with what the governor is calling a “violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Leaders in border communities responded quickly.