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Commissioner Staples Expands Operation Drawbridge
Commissioner Staples joins Sen. Craig Estes and DPS Director Steven McCraw to present a TDA grant to expand the Operation Drawbridge border-security surveillance initiative. Click the headline above for more information.
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Securing The Border Discussion
Commissioner Staples joins Congressman Henry Cuellar and Texas Tribune reporter Julian Aquliar in a discussion on what is necessary to secure the Texas/Mexico border. Click the headline above to watch an interview with Commissioner Staples.
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Commissioner Staples Salutes Endeavour
The Space Shuttle Endeavour passed over Austin this morning on its way to retirement in California. Commissioner Staples snapped a few photos from his office window and reflected on the many great accomplishments of American ingenuity. Click the headline above to read more.
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Commissioner Staples Calls For Border Security Action, Debuts 'Texas Traffic'
As keynote speaker at a recent narco-terrorism conference, Commissioner Staples presented ‘Texas in the Crosshairs’ and ‘Texas Traffic’ on behalf of U.S. citizens living in fear of Mexican drug cartels. To view their firsthand accounts, visit www.ProtectYourTexasBorder.com
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More Federal Resources Needed To Secure The Border
In a speech at Angelo State University Narco-Terrorism Conference, Commissioner Staples demands the federal government step up and provide Texas the resources needed to fight the drug cartels.
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Securing The Border Discussion
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Commissioner Staples Salutes Endeavour
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Commissioner Staples Calls For Border Security Action, Debuts 'Texas Traffic'
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More Federal Resources Needed To Secure The Border
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Commissioner Staples Posts Ninth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series
Tuesday, October 16, 2012,
‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico
Commissioner Staples Honors Amy Beth Pyle of Trinity High School with Inaugural ‘GROW’ Award
Monday, October 15, 2012,
Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students
Learn ‘What’s Cooking?’ During National School Lunch Week
Monday, October 15, 2012,
Annual event highlights healthy eating habits, school nutrition professionals
Final Week of TDA’s Food and Fiber Pavilion Highlights Nokona Baseball Gloves, Beekeeper Honey Demonstrations, More
Friday, October 12, 2012,
Visitors to the Food and Fiber Pavilion this week can watch demonstrations by the Texas Beekeepers Association, meet Borden’s beloved bovine, Elsie the Cow, and learn how the experts at Nokona make a genuine, American-made, leather baseball glove.
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