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MEDIA ADVISORY
August 18, 2023
Contact: Ian Fury
Gov. Noem and Colleagues to Join Border Security Press Conference in Eagle Pass, TX
EAGLE PASS, TX – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem will join a press conference in Eagle Pass, Texas with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. The press conference will focus on their joint efforts under Texas’ Operation Lone Star to respond to President Joe Biden’s reckless open border policies.
Two years ago, Governor Noem was the first governor to deploy National Guard troops to the southern border. Governor Noem announced in June that she will be deploying at least 50 South Dakota National Guard troops to respond to the growing crisis at the southern border.
The governors will also be joined by the Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Adjutant General of Texas Major General Thomas Suelzer, and Texas Border Czar Mike Banks.
Media RSVP is required. Please RSVP by 5:00pm CT on Sunday August 20th to AbottPressOffice@gov.texas.gov. RSVPs must include full name and media outlet. Absolutely no RSVPs will be accepted after this deadline. Employer-issued media credentials are required for admittance.
WHAT: Gov. Noem to Join Border Security Press Conference with fellow Governors
WHEN: 2:00pm CT on Monday, August 21st – media setup begins at 1:30pm CT
WHERE: Shelby Park – 220 West Main Street, Eagle Pass, TX, 78852
LIVESTREAM: WILL BE UPDATED IF AVAILABLE
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