Big Bend Border Pause Extended | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Feds hit pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September, a major win for opponents after bulldozers sparked backlash. While Customs and Border Protection initially halted work citing design-only intentions, the extended pause gives all sides time to negotiate. Plans include roads and tech, but no final decisions are set — a judge hopes common ground can be found. This pause is part of a sweeping, multi-billion-dollar border infrastructure push facing fierce resistance from landowners, environmentalists, and Native American communities who argue it violates sacred…