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Abbott addresses state issues: Texas border, data centers and screwworm cases
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Eden Shimanek , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These issues include the state's border security and funding for it.
Governor Greg Abbott is speaking out on various issues affecting Texas. These issues include the state's border security and funding for it. Additionally, the growth of AI data centers in the state is being considered.
The governor is also addressing the presence of the New World screwworm in Texas. Further details on these topics are available from local news sources. For more information on the governor's stance and plans regarding these issues, readers can refer to the original report from KXAN, the local NBC affiliate in Austin.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Governor Greg Abbott is speaking out on various issues affecting Texas. These issues include the state's border security and funding for it. Additionally, the growth of AI data centers in the state…
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