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Rev. Franklin Graham begins tour of America's 'overwhelmed' southern border: 'People need hope'
FIRST ON FOX: Rev. Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association kicked off a 10-stop, 1,500-mile tour of America’s southern border this weekend, aiming to bring a “life-changing message of hope” to the struggling residents of border towns in Texas, Arizona and California.
The God Loves You Frontera Tour began in Brownsville, Texas, on Saturday, Fox News Digital was told via original statements and a press release from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association late on Saturday.
Graham is president and CEO of the group. The Spanish word frontera means border.
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“We are coming to the southern border because it is one of the neediest areas of our country at this time, and people need to hear a message of hope,” said Graham in comments to Fox News Digital.
The border area, he said, “is overwhelmed.”
Franklin Graham said the purpose of his tour of America’s southern border is to “spread hope” to these “overwhelmed” areas of the United States. He’s seen here at right along with translator David Ruiz, left. (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
“Everyone along the border is overwhelmed — the churches, the law enforcement agencies, the residents, those there trying to help, as well as the people coming into our country,” said Graham.
“There are a lot of hungry hearts and hurting people, so I’m coming to the border to tell everyone about God’s Son, Jesus Christ, and how He can make a difference in our lives if we put our faith and our trust in Him.”
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Steve Dorman, pastor of First Baptist Church in Brownsville, said his city is one of the poorest in the United States.
Brownsville “is quite transitory since it is located on the Texas-Mexico border,” Dorman said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
“We want everyone in this community to know that God is always with them and loves them, and the Gospel can be a stabilizing force to help them in their lives.”
An estimated 3,800 people attended the God Loves You Frontera Tour’s first event in Brownsville, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 24. “We want everyone in this community to know that God is always with them and loves them,” said Pastor Steve Dorman of First Baptist Church in Brownsville. (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
Throughout the tour, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said it will partner with over 1,000 churches in an effort to “reach their communities with a message of God’s love.”
The planned events will feature a message from Graham, plus live music — and will serve to “offer hope to the hopeless, purpose to the lost and redemption to the broken,” said Abraham Moreno, pastor of Calvary Chapel in McAllen in comments shared with Fox News Digital.
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McAllen is the second stop on Graham’s tour.
The message of the tour is one that “heals wounds, restores broken lives and provides a way for people to experience a personal relationship with God’s Son, Jesus Christ,” said Moreno.
“Tonight I want you to know that you can have a personal relationship with God through faith in His Son Jesus Christ.”
Speaking on Saturday, Graham told the assembled crowd from the stage, “Tonight I want you to know that you can have a personal relationship with God through faith in His Son Jesus Christ.”
He also said, “If you don’t remember anything else, remember this: God loves you.”
Franklin Graham kicked off the “God Loves You Frontera Tour” on Saturday, February 24, in Brownsville, Texas. David Ruiz (left) translated the event into Spanish. (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
Graham also told the crowd, “The Bible says that God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.”
He said, “Jesus came to save sinners. He bled and died on a cross for you. He went to the grave. He took your sins to the grave, but on the third day, He rose to life,” Graham continued.
“Your sins can be forgiven tonight, you can be set free — but you’ve got to come His way and that’s through Jesus Christ.”
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Graham addressed the hopelessness that many people feel right now.
“Maybe you feel hopeless tonight. Maybe you’ve come here hoping that something could happen that could change your life,” he said.
Marcos Witt at the Brownsville, Texas, stop of the God Loves You Frontera Tour with Rev. Franklin Graham, which just kicked off on Saturday. Witt, an American Christian music singer and pastor, was born in San Antonio, Texas. (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
He added, “There’s no hope except Jesus Christ.”
The tour started at the Gulf of Mexico and will go all the way to the Pacific, where it will end in Chula Vista, California, said the organization.
In exclusive comments to Fox News Digital, Rev. Graham addressed the latest incident of migrant crime in this country that has grabbed national attention.
Laken Riley, a college nursing student, was found dead several days ago on the campus of the University of Georgia.
On Friday, 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra was charged with murder. Ibarra is a Venezuelan national who crossed illegally into El Paso, Texas, in Sept. 2022 and was released into the U.S. via parole, three ICE & DHS sources told Fox News.
“My heart and prayers go out to the family in Georgia who lost their daughter in this senseless killing.”
“Many tragic things are happening to the citizens of our country as well as [to] the migrants along the border because of our politicians’ failure to enforce the law,” Graham told Fox News Digital.
“My heart and prayers go out to the family in Georgia who lost their daughter in this senseless killing.”
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was founded in 1950 by evangelist Billy Graham.
It works to “share the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world,” says its website.
Franklin Graham was appointed CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 2000. He was named its president the following year.
He also runs Samaritan’s Purse, founded in 1970. It helps “meet [the] needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ,” as that group’s website notes.
Fox News Digital’s Audrey Conklin, Michael Ruiz and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed reporting.
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ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents in the area of the Riverside Fire in Española got a better look at the aftermath as the sun came out Saturday morning. Española resident Estevan Lucero is grieving the mobile home he grew up in. It’s one of four structures lost due to the riverside fire. His childhood home was burned, and just missed his family’s primary house on their property. “It’s awful to see all this black all around, it’s scary, it’s scary to see that it got this close,” said Lucero.
The large fire erupted Friday night in Espanola behind the Santa Claran hotel and Casino up to Fairview Lane. Some Espanola residents said that the experience was terrifying. “It’s one of the bigger fires I’ve seen in this area, so it was intense,” said Ronald Gallegos.
Meanwhile, crews have been battling to keep flames contained, but there is no reason for how it started. The fire is currently under investigation. It did spread very quickly. Initially, firefighters did think it was approximately 100 acres based on the nighttime and not getting that great visual effect,” said Española Mayor Dennis Tim Salazar.
Evacuations have been lifted for all residents, but the work will continue. “There’s several hot spots, and as mentioned, we’re really concerned about the winds, so we just want to make sure to focus on getting the job done,” said Mayor Salazar.
Several firefighters have come to pitch in. A total of 19 fire engines are assisting from federal, city, and county levels.
The Oregon Ducks spring game ended with the Combat Ducks defeating the Fighting Ducks 17-10 in front of 46,000 fans at Autzen Stadium. With the Ducks football team now having their sights set on fall camp after the spring game, here are the biggest winners and losers from the Oregon spring game.
Winners:
Dakorien Moore
Moore wasn’t able to tap into his full potential in the 2025 season due to an injury that held him out for — games during the middle of the season. Moore was a star on the field during the spring game and left his mark in the fourth quarter after a 60-yard touchdown reception from Ducks quarterback Brock Thomas with 21 seconds left to put the Combat Ducks ahead 17-10.
Moore caught passes from both Brock Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. Moore finished the spring game with five receptions for 133 yards and a touchdown.
Evan Stewart
Stewart missed the entirety of the 2025 season, and Ducks fans got their first look at Stewart since 2024. Stewart didn’t take long to get Autzen Stadium on their feet, as he took a pass from Ducks quarterback Dylan Raiola down the sideline for a 76-yard touchdown.
Stewart talked to the media after the spring game and showed some love to the Oregon fans in attendance, as well as his touchdown.
“It’s exciting, I’ve actually never scored in a spring game before, that was my first time, a lot of fans today, felt like a real game-day experience, it was a great feeling, thank god I’m back,” said Stewart.
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Dylan Raiola made his debut in front of Ducks fans in the spring game and showed exactly why Ducks coach Dan Lanning targeted him in the transfer portal. Raiola made several key passes, including a 76-yard completion for a touchdown to Evan Stewart. Ducks quarterbacks Brock Thomas and Dante Moore both tossed touchdown passes during the spring game as well.
Losers:
Special Teams
The Ducks had kicking woes throughout the course of the spring game. Oregon kicker Gage Hurych missed from 51 and 52 yards, but was able to connect from 35 yards. The Ducks have a plethora of kickers, including Rocco Graziano and Keaton Emmett. There will be plenty of time for Oregon to find their kicker for the 2026 season, but there may be some growing pains along the way. The Ducks kickers were perfect on extra points.
Dierre Hill Jr.
Hill Jr. muffed one punt and bobbled another during the spring game. While Hill jr. may not be the starting punt returner in 2026, ball security is a part of the game that coach Dan Lanning emphasizes and will be something Hill Jr. will have to improve before the beginning of next season.
With the Ducks’ spring game in the books, the next time Ducks fans will be able to watch Oregon will be Sept. 5 at Autzen Stadium against Boise State.
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah Republicans are heading toward several competitive June primaries following the state party convention.
Rep. Blake Moore will advance to a Republican primary after falling short of the threshold needed to secure the nomination.
“I have always been a convention-supported candidate, but today I’m asking you to make me the outright winner so that I will go spend the next six months making sure every American knows the difference between common sense and crazy,” Moore said, pointing to tax cuts and endorsements.
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Delegates instead backed challenger Karianne Lisonbee, who won more than 60% of the vote, sending Moore into a primary despite his signature-gathering effort to also secure a place on the ballot.
“There are always going to be results that you don’t anticipate,” Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson said.
In Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Celeste Maloy and challenger Phil Lyman also advanced to a June primary after a tightly contested convention vote. Maloy received 51% support, while Lyman received 49%.
Maloy emphasized her legislative experience and accomplishments in office.
“Experience and know-how really matter in this job,” Maloy said. “I’ve been doing the job for just a little more than two years. I’m passing bills that fix problems in Utah.”
“The stakes are high,” Lyman said. “I’m telling you, there is a game that’s being played, and we need to understand that the stakes are very high for our children.”
Axson said the close results are likely to energize voters ahead of the primary.
“I think it will keep people engaged,” Axson said. “We’re going to have a lot of people who are interested, and they’ll be leaning into these races and their preferred candidates.”
The Republican primaries are scheduled for June, when voters across Utah will make the final decision on the party’s nominees.
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