Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missionsThe Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.By Zamone Perez32 hours ago
Texas investigating Guardsman in border-related shooting incidentOn April 14, a National Guardsman assigned to Operation Lone Star "discharged a weapon in a border-related incident," the Texas Military Department said.By Todd South2 weeks ago
Feds say Texas Guard is blocking Border Patrol from part of the borderThe Justice Department says agents can’t access 2.5 miles of the border and a boat ramp in Eagle Pass.By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune4 months ago
WWII veteran jumps from perfectly good plane alongside Texas governorA 106-year-old World War II veteran recently parachuted alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.5 months ago
Three more states sending National Guard troops to US-Mexico borderThree more governors joined a growing list of states sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico.By Sarah Rankin, The Associated Press11 months ago
Army sergeant who killed BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 yearsArmy Sgt. Daniel Perry was sentenced for fatally shooting an armed protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Austin, Texas in July 2020.12 months ago
Soldier to be sentenced for murder in Texas protest shootingThe sentencing hearing for Sgt. Daniel Perry begins today.12 months ago
Army to discharge sergeant convicted of murdering Air Force veteran Perry said he shot Air Force vet Garrett Foster with his handgun when the veteran raised his rifle toward Perry’s car.By Zamone Perez12 months ago
Army sergeant convicted of murder made racist remarks, violent threatsUnsealed evidence shows racist comments, threats of violence made by Army Sgt. Daniel Perry before killing of Austin protester.By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune13 months ago
Texas governor seeks to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murderSgt. Daniel Perry was convicted by a jury of fatally shooting 28-year-old Garrett Foster during a protest in Austin in 2020.13 months ago
Operation Lone Star border mission needs $460 million to stay afloatTexas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission is the biggest deployment of Texas National Guard members to the border in size and duration.By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune15 months ago
Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocksBut its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.By Joe Gould17 months ago