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After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande

ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley) By BEN FINLEY, Associated Press Oct 12, 2026 · 11:23 PM 4 views 0 comments

After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande — Image: ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

ROMA, Texas (AP) — Standing on a high bank of the Rio Grande, Army Lt. Col. Ray Richards points to a stretch of river that was, until recently, one of the busiest spots for illegal border crossings from Mexico. But on a recent afternoon, the area is quiet. American soldiers gather at a border monitoring [...]

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