Posted on 06/17/2016 4:43:56 PM PDT by SSS Two
HARRIS COUNTY (KTRK) -- As preparations continue for Donald Trump to take the stage in The Woodlands, authorities had to make an arrest at the rally location.
A man with a gun was taken into custody Friday afternoon in the parking garage of the hotel.
Many are braving the heat for a chance to be front and center when the presumptive Republican nominee speaks to supporters.
"Just because it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and we wanted to be part of it," said Kim Deal. "I think he's speaking to the heart of the American people. People are fed up."
She spent the night at the hotel and was outside as the first in line at 8:30am Friday. Quickly, the line grew behind her despite the oppressive heat.
"I agree with his views," said Kevin Somers, a Trump supporter who said standing in the heat was worth it. "I like his views on the border, social security, second amendment and I'm here to watch him make history."
"I want to sit out here because I want to vote for Donald Trump," said Diane Gabourel. "I believe in him and I think we need a change and I think the change is Trump. People either seem to love him or really not like him. Why do you think that is? Because he speaks the truth. He's very blunt. And he's different."
It was not only supporters here early. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office brought in an incident command center, limited access, and put up barriers for the safety of those attending and those who might protest. Harris County deputies were there to assist. The Transportation Security Administration brought dogs for security checks. The United States Secret Service is in charge of security for the event.
Among those standing in line awaiting entry into the venue were John and Celena Garcia. They are twins who drove from San Antonio. Both support Trump despite much of their family strongly opposing him.
"We're both Latino Americans supporting Trump," said John Garcia. "Might be a shock for most people. We lived in Arizona for a while so we know about the crime and everything. We're for the wall. We're for a lot of policies."
"Actually my boyfriend hates me right now because I'm here," added his sister Celena. "I was like 'you can get over it'. It's weird, my mom is really against us supporting Trump."
Trump said Thursday in Dallas he expects to do well with Hispanics despite much of the opposition to his campaign comes from those who don't agree with his policies on immigration.
Trump's rally in Dallas captured between 3,000 and 4,000 people. His public event in Atlanta on Wednesday was just as large. Both did draw relatively minor protests compared the numbers of supporters who showed up for the respective rallies and compared to protests in other cities.
Now the liberals support the NRA.
A man with a gun? In Texas??
No race mentioned. I have one guess.
Yeah, the article is very light on details, right? It’s worthless.
“We’re both Latino Americans supporting Trump,” said John Garcia. “Might be a shock for most people. We lived in Arizona for a while so we know about the crime and everything. We’re for the wall. We’re for a lot of policies.”
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Americans of every type who value the rule of law want to keep it.
Stopping the illegal alien inundation is paramount.
We are losing our country.
Oh yeah right, don’t give any details, unless it’s a “typical white person” or “the cops acting stupidly.”
Black, or middle eastern.
That all they have? Some guy arrested with a gun in a parking garage?
Cops & Press giving cover for Islamics and Minorities you suspect?
That’s a pretty good bet actually.
“Yeah, the article is very light on details, right? It’s worthless.”
Which usually means we can expect the suspect to be a Muslim or a BLM activist or both.
What are the odds he answers to the name “Ted”...? ;)
I have this feeling that .....
Or, “Glenn”
Looks like a big Black guy?
Weird article. The man with the gun is mentioned, then dropped entirely. Is this story for real?
Based on the video, suspect is a large black guy. It would be hard for this guy to ever blend in a crowd. He’s a standout.
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