National Park are off after bipartisan backlash over the proposed construction, a top U.S. Customs and Border Patrol official told … More
Category: Big Bend Ranch
Abbott’s office tells West Texas officials it lacks authority over federal border wall decisions
The office of Gov. Greg Abbott told a West Texas official it does not have jurisdiction over federal proposals for … More
Republican frontrunner Brandon Herrera to host Big Bend forum in Alpine
Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera, the party’s frontrunner following the resignation of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, is scheduled to host … More
Bat survey at Fort Leaton documents four species, 48 bats captured in spring study
A historic structure at Fort Leaton in Big Bend Ranch State Park continues to serve as a critical maternity roost … More
Lawsuit challenges federal border wall waivers in Texas’ Big Bend region
A coalition of Big Bend residents, a regional preservation group and a national environmental organization has filed a federal lawsuit … More
Backyard Astronomy Event Set for Fort Leaton on April 16
A community stargazing event, “Backyard Astronomy,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Fort Leaton State Historic Site. The … More
Dallas event draws crowd to discuss proposed Big Bend border wall
Advocates and residents gathered in Dallas this week to learn about a proposed border wall project in the Big Bend … More
Posthumous Book Donation Honors Legacy of Sul Ross Scholar Earl H. Elam
The life and legacy of Dr. Earl H. Elam, founding director of the Center for Big Bend Studies, were honored … More
Lawsuit seeks records on federal border wall plans in Big Bend region
The Center for Biological Diversity and the Texas Civil Rights Project filed a lawsuit Tuesday against U.S. Customs and Border … More
Scenic air tours take flight over Big Bend from Terlingua base
High above the winding ribbon of the Rio Grande, where desert mountains meet deep canyons and vast open sky, a … More