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Big Bend Park Construction Paused | Texas News
A federal judge has paused construction in Big Bend National Park amid fierce backlash, halting road-building and surveillance tech installation until August 28th. Environmental and tribal groups sued over the $1.7 billion project, calling it destructive to the park’s pristine landscape — critics likening the land-clearing to “unrecognizable pulp.” While DHS insists the work involves only access roads and vehicle barriers — not a 30-foot wall — Commissioner Rodney Scott is heading to the site for a firsthand look. Texas’ governor confirmed no physical barrier will be built there, with…
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