On the riverbank in Roma lies the birding center, one of the city’s main attractions
Underneath it is thick brush. Birds and birdwatchers spend a lot of time there, and it’s also where law enforcement says migrants and smugglers are spending a lot of time hiding.
Now, the city is working with state and federal law enforcement to clear out some of the brush.
“We will work to install lighting in collaboration with the [Texas Military Department] and other entities in the project [to build] lighting, benches, BBQ pits,” Roma Director of Development Services Daniel Garza said.
Garza said the city of Roma is in a partnership with the TMD and the U.S. Border Patrol to clear out some of the trees and plants here. Garza said the project would give more visibility for law enforcement on the border.
With the TMD footing the bill, it’s also giving the city …