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Undocumented Children Coming to North Texas

Up to 1,000 undocumented children are expected to arrive in Ellis and Rockwall counties starting Friday. Ellis County officials talk about how they’re preparing.

By Stella M. Chávez, KERA News
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Ellis County Sheriff Johnny Brown.
Credit: Stella M. Chávez/KERA News

Up to 1,000 undocumented children are expected to arrive in Ellis and Rockwall counties starting Friday. Ellis County officials talk about how they’re preparing: “This will become a miniature city for the next 21 days," said Ellis County Sheriff Johnny Brown. "They have fire control, EMS, everything under control.” 

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