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Big Bend Construction Pause Under Review | Dayton News
Bulldozers rolling into Big Bend National Park sparked outrage as videos surfaced of heavy machinery clearing land near iconic Santa Elena Canyon. In response, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott has paused all construction to investigate firsthand, visiting the site and meeting with local leaders. Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he helped sway the decision by assuring officials no physical barriers will be built inside the park — pushing instead for tech like drones. But Scott’s pause doesn’t mean cancellation; original Trump-era plans included patrol roads and…
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