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Protesters Demand Park Protection in Big Bend | Texas News
Protesters flooded Austin on August 19, 2026, storming the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission’s annual meeting to halt border wall construction in Big Bend state parks. With signs, music, and passionate pleas, advocates from Marfa to Fort Davis demanded the commission prioritize conservation over infrastructure—protecting fragile ecosystems and natural beauty for future generations. The showdown is far from over as the commission weighs environmental impact against political pressure, sparking a fierce debate over Texas’s wild heart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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