DHS says no on further fence meetings
James Osborne

McALLEN — U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials have rejected demands from leaders along the border with Mexico for a face-to-face meeting, signaling the government’s continuing resolve to build a border security fence.

David Pagan, a liaison with Homeland Security, said in a letter to Eagle Pass Mayor Chad Foster that border fence construction would not be delayed to allow department officials to meet with Foster and other local leaders along the Texas-Mexico border.

“We appreciate your support for securing our borders and welcome any additional input from local communities in Texas that will not require delays to the timeline for installation of the border fence,â€