Border Wall Closes in on Big Bend

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By By Martha PskowskiFeb 17, 2026, 7:40 pm93 pts
Residents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one of the jewels of the national park system. By Martha Pskowski REDFORD, Texas—Plans for a border wall through the Big Bend region of West Texas are raising alarms among residents and…

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