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Mission, Texas Declares Emergency After Devastating Cyberattack

3/8/2025

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Mission, Texas, is reeling from a cyberattack that compromised vital city data, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency. Since February 28, critical systems have been taken offline, disrupting law enforcement operations. Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza has called on Governor Greg Abbott for urgent assistance as other Texas cities face similar threats.

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Mission, Texas, is reeling from a cyberattack that compromised vital city data, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency. Since February 28, critical systems have been taken offline, disrupting law enforcement operations. Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza has called on Governor Greg Abbott for urgent assistance as other Texas cities face similar threats.