Texas state lawmakers urge Abbott to help stop CBP barrier construction in Big Bend National Park

Dozens of Texas lawmakers earlier this week urged Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to put a stop to the Trump administration’s plans to build border barrier installations at Big Bend National Park.  In a Thursday letter to Abbott, 44 state lawmakers from both parties asked the governor to “swiftly use every available avenue” to ca

Over the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks.

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Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park Bulldozers have begun plowing up ground at the mouth of Big Bend national park’s famed Santa Elena Canyon as part of the Trump administration’s multibillion-dollar “smart wall” expansion on the US-

Kudremukh National Park in Chikkamagaluru district | Photo Credit: File Photo The Range Forest Officer (RFO) of Kudremukh Wildlife Range in Chikkamagaluru district has asked organisers of an off-road activity, proposed at locations including Kudremukh National Park this weekend, to refrain from holding the event.In a c

A tribal nonprofit and an outdoor recreation company filed the federal lawsuit, arguing the work threatens archeological sites and sacred grounds.

Rodney Scott says the controversial project is needed to keep Big Bend National Park ‘safe, secure, and pristine’

August 14, 2026 9:00 AM ET U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified Thursday that infrastructure being constructed to prevent border crossings at Big Bend National Park will be “limited.”“Big Bend belongs to the American people, and our job is to keep it safe. So, let’s be clear about what is — and is not — h

A coalition of landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and business owners that say any work in Big Bend National Park would forever change the place often called "Texas' gift to the nation."

Bulldozers rip into Big Bend National Park, driving anger and heartbreak  edition.cnn.com

The Trump administration has moved heavy-duty construction equipment into Big Bend National Park and started work on a border security project despite bipartisan concern about damage to the environmentally sensitive area of West Texas.

Bulldozers roll into Big Bend National Park to build Trump border wall  USA Today