Abbott unveils new border strategy

Gov. Greg Abbott said Dec. 19 the state is initiating a billboard campaign across Central America and border cities in northern Mexico to discourage migrants from attempting to enter Texas, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

The billboards are in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Russian. They tell stories of migrants being sexually assaulted while trying to enter the United States.

“This is tough medicine,' Abbott said. “But we want no were reported that could affect public drinking water. In addition, 289 property owners were notified that such contamination could have an impact on their private wells.