$1.72 billion federal project includes 17 miles of vehicle barriers and work on about 205 miles of patrol roads Heavy … More
Category: Big Bend National Park
Republican nominee Brandon Herrera opposes disruptive Big Bend construction
Republican congressional nominee Brandon Herrera, a firearms manufacturer and social media influencer known online as “The AK Guy,” said Wednesday … More
Cornyn urges DHS to address local concerns before Big Bend border barrier construction
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is urging the Department of Homeland Security to consult with local officials and other Texans before … More
Pulido condemns Big Bend border construction, calls it ‘destructive attack’ on Texas landmarks
Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido is condemning border construction in Big Bend National Park and elsewhere in South Texas, arguing … More
Big Bend closes roads as Homeland Security infrastructure construction moves forward
Big Bend National Park has announced new temporary road closures tied to a Department of Homeland Security infrastructure project, adding … More
Peaceful protest planned at Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park
A peaceful demonstration is planned Wednesday at Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, with organizers calling on participants … More
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to halt Big Bend border road project
A dozen Democratic members of Congress are urging the Trump administration to halt plans for a new Border Patrol road … More
Gutierrez blasts federal border construction in Big Bend National Park, says community ‘deserves better’
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez criticized the federal government’s border construction activities in Big Bend National Park, accusing officials of failing … More
Man camp construction company owner buys Stillwell Store & RV Park amid border wall buildup
The owner of a Louisiana construction company that builds man camps has purchased the historic Stillwell Store & RV Park … More
Bulldozer arrives in Big Bend National Park for $1.7 billion border project as lawmakers seek pause
Heavy equipment for a $1.7 billion federal border security project has arrived in Big Bend National Park, with a bulldozer … More