Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is surging state troopers to the border and across the state to enhance public safety operations following a spike in cartel violence after the killing of kingpin "El Mencho" over the weekend.On Monday, Abbott, a Republican, directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to "enhance public safety and homeland security operations" across Texas. He said the surge is in response to escalating cartel violence in Mexico that he believes poses a growing threat to American civilians."Mexican drug cartels pose a significant threat to public safety and national...

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