Wall vs Levee Safety Battle in Big Bend | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

In West Texas’ Big Bend region, a local group is fighting to stop a border wall construction they say could dangerously disrupt a critical flood control levee. The government’s response? They’re essentially ignoring a century-old federal law requiring engineering approval for such changes. The plaintiffs argue the government is rushing ahead without proper safety reviews, while officials claim plans aren’t final and they’re coordinating with agencies—though they’ve already admitted they won’t follow the required Army Corps process. The lawsuit could halt construction not just on the levee…