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Big Bend border construction pause will last at least through August, CBP says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Mary Cantrell, Marfa Public Radio , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Further details about the construction pause and the concerns of opponents are available from the source, which has reported on the situation in the Big Bend area. Construction on the border in the Big Bend area has been paused, according to CBP, with this pause expected to last at least through August.
Construction on the border in the Big Bend area has been paused, according to CBP, with this pause expected to last at least through August. Opponents of border construction have continued to express their concerns, particularly about any construction that might occur within a national park. The park is known for its pristine desert landscape, which has been protected for a long time.
Further details about the construction pause and the concerns of opponents are available from the source, which has reported on the situation in the Big Bend area.
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Category: parks Published: August 26, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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