Communities along Texas border work with Mexican gov. to revive economy

 For a decade, communities along the Texas-Mexico border have suffered the impact of the drug war and cartel violence.

It’s caused fear and economic instability. But now, a group of leaders on both sides of the border are coming together to change that.

The 89-year-old international bridge connecting the border cities of Roma, Texas and Miguel Aleman, Mexico, is symbolic. It’s a link that keeps these two communities alive.

“If the United States got a cold, Mexico got pneumonia,” said Roma business owner Noel Benavides. “That’s how close we are.” 

But the strength of that city connection has been deteriorating according to Benavides, in more ways than one.