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Judge Halts Border Barrier Plans Near Big Bend | San Antonio News
A federal judge has paused construction of border barriers near Big Bend National Park, halting plans after a lawsuit by the Lipan Apache community and local businesses over threats to sacred lands and cultural sites. While the government claims only surveying is underway, both sides agreed to a temporary halt until September 15th to reassess intentions. Local voices, like Billy Bartko of Far Flung Outdoor Center, demand direct engagement with regional stakeholders, calling current decisions top-down and disconnected from those living there. The pause isn’t a victory — but it’s a critical…
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