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Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the pause and the project are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including the reasons behind the opposition to the construction. Construction on a border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park has been temporarily paused.
Construction on a border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park has been temporarily paused. The project has faced opposition from critics who argue it harms the environment.
The pause comes as the head of Customs and Border Protection visits Texas for an evaluation. The project's location in southern Texas has raised concerns about its impact on the area.
Further details on the pause and the project are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including the reasons behind the opposition to the construction.
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Category: parks Published: August 17, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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