Is this one of the first instances of 2019 budget funding being awarded? Not clear where in Starr County, but 2019 budget authorization requires local consulting if built within city limits.

Feds announce $43 million earmarked for three miles of border wall in Texas

Federal authorities say the project will help impede illegal border crossings and drug smuggling. Here's how it's going to be funded.

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