Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down Wednesday on his commitment to "enhanced" inspections at Texas-Mexico border crossings despite international economic and political pressure to end the policy that has gridlocked commercial traffic, backing up cargo for miles into Mexico and spoiling produce shipments.
AUSTIN, Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday defied intensifying pressure over his new border policy that has gridlocked trucks entering the U.S. and shut down some of the world's busiest trade bridges as the Mexican government, businesses and even some allies urge him to relent.
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Federal water managers are scheduled to host a virtual meeting to share their annual operating plan for the Rio Grande, one of North America's longest rivers. Irrigation districts from the Pacific Northwest to the Colorado River Basin already are warning farmers to expect less this year despite growing demands fueled by ever-drying conditions.