Operation Lone Star Archives - San Antonio Report

Migrant encounters higher since Abbott’s border mission started

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

In March 2021 when Operation Lone Star began, 109,456 encounters were recorded while 116,976 encounters were reported in August.

Amid the Texas teacher crisis, Abbott diverts billions to failed border campaign

by Robert Rivard July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott redirects $500 million from other agencies to fund border security mission through end of fiscal year

by Jason Beeferman, The Texas Tribune April 30, 2022April 30, 2022