"Texas Border Town Fire Department's Daily $21K Strain from Migrant Calls"

The Eagle Pass Fire Department in Texas is incurring an additional $21,000 daily due to migrant-related emergencies, with first responders attending to an average of 45 EMS calls a day, 30 of which are migrant-related. The city is absorbing these costs without federal reimbursement, leading to significant financial strain. The situation has also impacted local businesses and overwhelmed medical facilities, prompting calls for the federal government to address the surge in migrant crossings and the associated expenses.