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Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops

Houston readies for protests as Abbott deploys National Guard

City leaders say they're equipped to handle planned protests this weekend in Houston, while Gov. Greg Abbott says he will deploy the Texas National Guard "to ensure peace & order." Why it matters: Abbott's decision comes amid a national debate about the militarization of law enforcement and the rights of protestors as thousands are expected to protest during "No Kings Day" on Saturday.

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Internal documents show Texas National Guard scrambling to find trained soldiers for protests

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Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests

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Houston's No Kings protesters gave Trump hell, not help

Thousands of protesters outside Houston City Hall Saturday morning were milling, circling and chanting, waving signs and flags — mostly American and a few Mexican.

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What to know about 'No Kings Day' protests across US to counter Trump's military parade

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No Kings protests brings thousands to Houston City Hall

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Blog: No Kings protests in Houston

Hundreds of "No Kings" protests are being held across the U.S. on Saturday, including half a dozen in the Houston area.

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Texans rally statewide on ‘No Kings Day’ to oppose Trump policies

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Police prepare for ‘No Kings’ protests

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'We're so prepared' | Houston area leaders prep for weekend of protests as Gov. Abbott mobilizes National Guard

Houston prepares for a weekend of protests as Governor Abbott deploys National Guard statewide. HOUSTON — As unrest continues in other parts of the country, local and state leaders in Texas are preparing for what is expected to be a busy weekend of protests.

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Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 National Guard troops across Texas ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests

The governor also shared a video on social media as he signed a law for law enforcement officials at the protests "to ensure they can use every tool available to combat criminals without being targeted by rogue prosecutors.

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Mayor John Whitmire says Wesley Hunt letter describing ‘riots' is not representative of Houston

Mayor John Whitmire said Wednesday that a letter penned by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt offering to send federal help to Houston as officials prepare for weekend protests was "not representative" of the city.

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Texas military officer arrested near Houston after soliciting 'underage girl' in sex sting, Pct. 1 says

RICHMOND, Texas — Another undercover sex sting has landed an officer with the Texas Army National Guard in jail. Detectives with Harris County Precinct One’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit arrested Lt. Jonathan Grant Beyleveld, 42, early Thursday. He was taken into custody at his home in Richmond.

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Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses

The protests in Texas followed days of unrest in Los Angeles, where President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops in response to demonstrations.

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FIEL to host protest outside Houston ICE facility after agents carry out immigration court arrests

Protesters plan to gather on Friday outside of a Houston U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facility in response to recent arrests that have taken place at local immigration courts. Demonstrators plan to peacefully gather at 7 p.

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Noem says Guard wouldn't be needed in LA if Newsom had done his job

Homeland Security Secretary Noem blamed California Gov. Newsom for the need to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles protests.