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The Texas National Guard plans to send up to 1,000 troops to five cities — including Dallas — to support local law enforcement and the Texas Department of Public Safety after the Nov. 3 election. But it appears local officials weren’t told of the deployment even though the troops could arrive as soon as this weekend. Troops are being activated …

The Texas National Guard is planning to send up to 1,000 troops to five cities to support local law enforcement and the Texas Department of Public Safety after the Nov. 3 election, the San Antonio Express-News reported. The troops could be sent as early as this weekend, the outlet reported. Troops are being activated “as we did previously to deter any …