Yes, UTB-TSC and the Department of Homeland Security reached an agreement, finally, on the border fence debate.

Now, UTB-TSC is charged with building its own aesthetically pleasing fence, which UTB-TSC President Juliet V. Garcia envisions “with bougainvillea and vine growing all over it.” Que pretty.

The fence will be shorter, and UTB-TSC will supposedly not sacrifice university property.

Today’s Associated Press article also states that UTB-TSC will install electronic sensors that will be linked to Border Patrol monitors.

Many, including myself, applaud Garcia’s courageous efforts to do what’s best for UTB-TSC and this community. She definitely took DHS to task, and that takes moxie.

Folks are touting this as a win for UTB-TSC, but why don’t I feel a sense of victory?

Perhaps it’s the close to $1 million tab taxpayers are picking up to build a pretty fence. And, lots of questions that remain unanswered, folks. Who will pick up the tab to maintain it? Will border agents now patrol campus, or will campus police have to do this? Will tuition go up? Will there be a new “fence maintenance” fee?

What's that saying? Me estan picando los ojos.

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