Chertoff heading to Texas for border fence talks

February 6, 2008

“Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Wednesday he is heading to Texas to tie up plans for flood walls along the Rio Grande that could double as parts of a border fence.

Chertoff told The Associated Press he would be in McAllen on Friday, and is very close to reaching an agreement with county officials on plans to build the walls.” (Houston Chronicle)