SAN ANTONIO – The “Take Our Border Back” convoy came to an end on Saturday with a rally along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The convoy had three rallies: one in Arizona, another in California and one in Quemado, Texas, about 20 miles northwest of Eagle Pass.
The City of Eagle Pass issued the following statement on Saturday:
“The City of Eagle Pass and Maverick County would like to inform our citizens that with the recent arrival of different groups and organizations to our community in regards to our border situation, we as a City and County are responding to and monitoring this situation accordingly.
“Resources from numerous local, state and surrounding agencies have been made readily available and can be utilized if required to continue to protect and serve our citizens of Eagle Pass, Maverick County and surrounding areas.
“The current state of the situation is peaceful and will be continuously monitored.
“Our community is of the utmost importance and if any change is to occur, we will inform our citizens.”
The convoy traveled through nine states over the court of two and a half days. They stopped in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1.
The group said it wants to peacefully protest to call on the U.S. government to secure the border with Mexico.
Group leaders said they want to express concerns about border security and its impact on local communities.
Vote Common Good, a group opposing the “Take Our Border Back” convoy, is also at the Texas-Mexico border.
They held a press conference Friday with faith leaders in Eagle Pass to reinforce what they call state-sponsored violence and Christian nationalism.
Earlier this week, the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office said they met with several law enforcement agencies to talk about how to maintain traffic and calm in the county.
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