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Thousands of migrants crossing river

By Gregg WendorfAdvance News JournalIf you saw the news emanating out of Eagle Pass last weekend, the small border city, population 28,000, was screaming for help — we need more health and human services — because more than 6,000 would-be asylum seekers had entered the city after Border Patrol let them cross the river. The razor wire risked cutting kids, and besides, the temp was above 100 degrees.According to a story published Sept. 22, 2023, by Texas Public Radio (TPR), after the more than 6,000 had crossed into Eagle Pass, the mayor said authorities are expecting thousands more to cross ...

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