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The group shared with Marfa Public Radio a letter that it plans to send to elected officials on Friday, including Gov. Greg Abbott and members of the U.S. House from Texas.
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The group shared with Marfa Public Radio a letter that it plans to send to elected officials on Friday, including Gov. Greg Abbott and members of the U.S. House from Texas.

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