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Big Bend Border Project Paused | Odessa News
CBP’s commissioner has paused all construction in Big Bend National Park amid fierce local opposition, heading down himself to hear concerns after bulldozers began work on an access road and barriers—despite agency claims the project is meant to boost border security without building walls or stadium lights. Critics argue the park’s natural cliffs already deter crossings and that the development threatens fragile ecosystems and tourism-driven economies, prompting even Republican leaders to call for a pause to consult communities before irreversible changes occur. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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