Advertisement Read in browser Fri Jan 26 2024 News-Press. DESANTIS WANTS STATE GUARD IN TEXAS BORDER TO HELP ENSURE 'SOVEREIGNTY' Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a town hall meeting in Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, June 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants the State Guard to help out on the Texas border without the interference of President Joe Biden. READ FULL STORY→ Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices.   Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend.   The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers.   Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email?  •  Manage Newsletters  •    •    •   Privacy Notice  •    •  Feedback