Kinney County Commissioners approve Resolution declaring the County is not a sanctuary county for illegal aliens. Interview with County Attorney, Brent Smith.
Kinney County Judge Tully Shahan shares Declaration of Disaster with neighboring counties urging them to also declare a local state of disaster.
In response to counties’ plea for help, Governor Abbott sends letter to all 254 counties asking for costs that counties are incurring due to the Border Crisis.
Texas Sheriff Brad Coe, Kinney County
Smugglers are overwhelming deputies:
“We can’t sustain this.”
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Kinney County Officials hold Press Conference to announce their filing of declaration of disaster.
Judge Tully Shahan signs and files Kinney County Declaration of Local State of Disaster due to the danger posed by Border Crisis.
Kinney County Attorney Brent Smith publishes a poignant article on state’s authority to protect its border.
The Remembrance Project launches Petition to Secure Texas, Asks for Calls to Texas leadership.
Maria Espinoza, National Director, The Remembrance Project educates Kinney County residents of elected county sheriffs’ vast authority to protect their communities.
