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As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed

The attorney general’s campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bend’s “unique characteristics” — but did not say whether he supports building a wall there.

The Texas Tribune

Trump team gets judge’s approval for border wall through Texas levee system despite ‘disastrous’ flooding risk

Plans for 30 feet of steel and concrete could compromise flood barriers protecting the small town of Presidio

The Independent UK

‘I’ve never worked with so many conservatives’: the Texans fighting the Big Bend border wall

Residents across party lines say Trump’s proposed wall threatens their homes, livelihoods and wilderness along the Rio Grande

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What Is (and Isn’t) Happening with the Border Wall in Big Bend

Government flip-flopping and semantic ambiguity have led to premature declarations of victory over Trump's attack on my home region.

Texas Observer

Existential Crisis in Presidio: Why a Tiny Texas Town Is Hauling the Feds Into Court

Presidio Municipal Development District sues DHS, warning that building a 30-foot border wall on a West Texas levee will cause catastrophic flooding.

Latin Times

In Laredo’s Last Stand Against Trump’s Border Wall, Are City Leaders Making a Deal with the Devil?

"A lot of the same arguments for why you wouldn't build it in Big Bend are the exact same arguments for why you wouldn't build it in Laredo," say opponents of the wall, as local officials have sought to accommodate the feds' demands.

Texas Observer

In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.

The Texas Tribune

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‘It’s massive destruction’: outcry in Texas over waivers to allow border wall in Big Bend national park

Despite plunging border crossings, Trump administration is circumventing laws to expedite building in a vast, pristine wilderness

The Guardian - US

Trump administration waives environmental laws to accelerate border project in Big Bend

This latest effort targets an area encompassing the region’s renowned national and state parks

The Independent UK

Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand.

Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition

The Independent UK

Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park

The Trump Administration had proposed running a portion of the border wall straight through Big Bend National Park, much to the opposition of nearly every Texan. And despite Customs and Border Protection saying they weren't going to, the contract had already been awarded.

RideApart

West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans

The lawsuit says the Trump administration illegally waived environmental laws to speed up the process to build border barriers in the Big Bend area.

The Texas Tribune

Trump team eliminates 400-mile border wall plan after Texans push back

Local sheriffs call for ‘technology-driven, and terrain-informed’ solutions to illegal crossings, which Big Bend residents argue is simply not an issue in their region because of its difficult geography

The Independent UK

A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remain

While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.

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The border wall is closing in on Big Bend, sparking opposition by locals

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.

The Texas Tribune

Texas buys two ranches near the border, including a huge property next to Big Bend National Park

A Starr County property was purchased to build border wall, while Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state has many options for a sprawling ranch in West Texas.

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Florida's Big Bend Residents Struggle After Third Hurricane

Residents of Horseshoe Beach, Florida, struggle to rebuild after multiple hurricanes, facing economic challenges and uncertain futures.

Latin Times

Hurricane Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Florida; '90% of Keaton Beach Homes Are Gone'

Storm devastates Florida's Big Bend region, leaves millions without power as rescue efforts continue across the Southeast.

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Nearly 70 Dead, Millions Without Power After Helene Sweeps Southeast

The storm began as a hurricane, the strongest on record to hit Florida's Big Bend, and then moved north into Georgia and the Carolinas.

The Conversation

Hurricane Helene power outages leave millions in the dark – history shows poorer areas often wait longest for electricity to be restored

Hurricane Helene cut power to more than 4 million homes and businesses as it moved across the Southeast after hitting Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm on Sept. 26, 2024. As Helene’s rains moved into the mountains, causing devastating flooding, officials warned that fixing downed utility…

The Independent UK

What to know about Hurricane Helene and widespread flooding the storm left across the Southeast US

Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state’s Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia

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Understanding The Devastating Impact Of Storm Surge In Hurricanes

Learn about the destructive force of storm surge in hurricanes and the potential impact on Florida's Big Bend region.

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Hurricane Helene Makes Historic Landfall In Florida's Big Bend

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, makes historic landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, causing fatalities and widespread damage.

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Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall In Florida As Category 4

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, hits Florida's Big Bend region with destructive winds and flooding. Stay informed and take precautions for safety.

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Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall In Florida's Big Bend Region

Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm, makes landfall in Florida with destructive winds and storm surge. Residents urged to take precautions and pr...

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