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Population est. (2017): 19,679
Median household income (2013–2017): $36,239
Foreign born: 24.7%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 96.1%
—Hispanic or Latino: 87.1%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
—Asian alone: 0%
—Black or African-American alone: 0.3%
—Two or more races: 0.5%

The town of Alamo is located in the Rio Grande Valley just north of the Mexican border. Known as the Alamo is home to the , which was established in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds and the preservation of biological diversity. Many local environmental activists and opponents of President Trump's border wall fear new barriers will and will disturb the wildlife living in the protected area.

Population est. (2017): 183,299
Median household income (2013–2017): $35,636
Foreign born: 29.5%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 95.4%
—Hispanic or Latino: 93.9%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
—Asian alone: 0.7%
—Black or African-American alone: 0.4%
—Two or more races: 0.6%

Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the U.S. and is located on the western Gulf Coast in south Texas. With the slogan the town has a port of entry that connects to the town of Matamoros in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The Trump administration's border proposal would to the borders in Brownsville and neighboring towns. Residents of Brownsville—many of whom live just a few hundred feet from Mexico—have the government's use of eminent domain and new barriers dividing communities.

Population est. (2017): 16,638
Median household income (2013–2017): $30,066
Foreign born: 18.9%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 87.1%
—Hispanic or Latino: 92.3%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
—Asian alone: 0.5%
—Black or African-American alone: 1.4%
—Two or more races: 2.6%

Donna is a small town with a historic ranching community that has in the U.S. military's deployment to the border. The town connects to the Mexican city of Rio Bravo in Tamaulipas and prides itself on being a fast and easy crossing for international travelers—you can even . Donna is one of the towns included in the concrete levee walls along the border in February 2019. Local residents have of their community, which welcomed nearly 6,000 troops in November—more than a third of Donna's entire population.

Population est. (2017): 65,467
Median household income (2013–2017): $38,122
Foreign born: 14.9%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 92.2%
—Hispanic or Latino: 80.5%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
—Asian alone: 1.2%
—Black or African-American alone: 1%
—Two or more races: 1.2%

Harlingen is a central town in the Rio Grande Valley and just 30 miles from the Gulf Coast. Local residents felt the impact of President Trump's border policies when at the city's airport in November 2018. The increased military presence came just before the midterm elections and was a show of force against a caravan of Central American migrants, whom Trump .” Harlingen also hosts the annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, which ; many of whom have objected to increased border wall over environmental concerns.  

Population est. (2017): 142,696
Median household income (2013–2017): $45,057
Foreign born: 27.4%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 80.1%
—Hispanic or Latino: 85.2%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
—Asian alone: 2.6%
—Black or African-American alone: 1%
—Two or more races: 1.2%

McAllen is the largest town in Hidalgo County and sits right across the border from the Mexican city of Reynosa. With a large farming economy, the town has had a long history of cross-border trade with Mexico. McAllen was thrust into the national spotlight when President Trump visited the town to in early January. After the visit, McAllen , "... when the president went through our city, it was pretty well half and half people saying build the wall and that are saying we don't want a wall." In September 2017, the McAllen city council of the border wall, saying it would displace families and disrupt wildlife.

Population est. (2017): 84,424
Median household income (2013–2017): $45,792
Foreign born: 28.7%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 90.7%
—Hispanic or Latino: 88.6%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
—Asian alone: 1.9%
—Black or African-American alone: 0.1%
—Two or more races: 0.7%

Mission is a midsize town in Hidalgo County that has been at the center of several facets in the debate over expanded border walls, including conservation concerns and eminent domain. The town is home to the National Butterfly Center, which saying it would “eradicate an enormous amount of native habitat, including host plants for butterflies, breeding and feeding areas for wildlife.” There is also a historic chapel in Mission where the Trump administration hopes to build a wall. The dispute has led to a major court battle between the government and local Catholic leaders over the for the wall. A decision in the case could have broad implications for local landowners .

Population estimate (2017): 5,938
Median household income (2013–2017): $43,036
Foreign born: 33%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 83.8%
—Hispanic or Latino: 98.9%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
—Asian alone: 0%
—Black or African-American alone: 0%
—Two or more races: 4.2%

Progreso is a small Texas town as part of President Trump's order to militarize the border. The town is home to the Progreso International Bridge, which connects , and has been a point of entry for pedestrians, cars, and trucks since 1952. The government included Progreso in its plan to through the area. In the Progreso Lakes neighborhood, which follows the winding Rio Grande river, extensive fencing already exists and could block farmers' access to their land.

Population est. (2017): 14,518
Median household income (2013–2017): $35,812
Foreign born: 23.7%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 95.3%
—Hispanic or Latino: 99.1%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
—Asian alone: 0%
—Black or African-American alone: 0.1%
—Two or more races: 0.8%

Rio Grande City is a historic border town and the center of the Los Caminos del Rio Heritage Corridor, which was established by the Texas Historical Commission to preserve historic sites along the Texas-Mexican border. Local officials have expressed concern that , while ranch owners have resisted efforts by the government to take control of private property for the wall.

Population est. (2017): 11,425
Median household income (2013–2017): $20,291
Foreign born: 42%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 94.6%
—Hispanic or Latino: 99.8%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 0.2%
—Asian alone: 0%
—Black or African-American alone: 0.1%
—Two or more races: 0.5%

Roma is a small border town along the Rio Grande river that connects to the Mexican town of Ciudad Miguel Alemán by way of the . Roma has long been a and . President Trump's in Roma, especially among those who live or own land directly on the border and fear the government will uproot them to build the wall.

Population est. (2017): 40,358
Median household income (2013–2017): $37,558
Foreign born: 18.9%

Resident's census responses (two or more can be selected):
—White alone: 88.4%
—Hispanic or Latino: 87.7%
—White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 11%
—Asian alone: 1.1%
—Black or African-American alone: 0.3%
—Two or more races: 2.1%

Weslaco is a border town known for its lush biodiversity like many of the cities and towns along the Texas-Mexican border. The town surrounds the nature preserve, which provides a safe habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Weslaco is one of the towns included in the concrete levee walls along the border in February 2019, which residents worry will disturb local fauna.