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politics20 days ago•396 min saved

Ground breaks on Trump border-wall push in Texas’ remote Big Bend

Construction has begun on a 47‑mile stretch in Hudspeth County, Texas, marking the first major border-wall build in the Big Bend area as part of a $46 billion initiative to fence the U.S.–Mexico border; Customs and Border Protection says wall panel installation started Sept. 15 and is averaging about 12 miles of barriers per week, but the project faces ongoing opposition from landowners, environmental groups, and local stakeholders, including lawsuits and protests over land use and sacred sites near Big Bend National Park.

via NBC News|

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politics24 days ago•402 min saved

Texan landowners challenge federal plan to carve border wall through Big Bend

A coalition of about 230 private landowners in Texas filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., seeking to block the Trump administration from building border walls, barriers and roads through their land in the remote Big Bend region. The plaintiffs argue the area was wrongly designated a “high illegal entry” zone to enable government use of extraordinary powers to seize land, despite the Big Bend sector reporting the fewest border apprehensions in recent years. They say roughly 65% of the planned 609 miles would cross private property across several counties, risking access to the Rio Grande and impacting local ranching, recreation and property rights. CBP recently paused work in Big Bend National Park, with that pause expiring Sept. 30 as the lawsuit proceeds.

via NBC News|

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politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Texas GOP walks a tight line on Trump-backed Big Bend border plan

Texas Republicans are walking a tight line on the Trump administration’s plan to build a road and 30-foot barriers in Big Bend, with some lawmakers welcoming a pause and others defending enforcement, while local outrage over land seizures and conservation concerns grows. The intra-party dynamics ahead of the November Senate race between Paxton and Talarico are further complicated as Democrats attack GOP inaction and advocates push for technology-based border solutions instead of walls.

via Salon.com|

#big-bend #border-security #politics

politics1 month ago•42 min saved

Texas Republicans Walk a Tight Line on Big Bend Border Plan

Texas Republicans are treading carefully on the Trump administration’s Big Bend border plan, with some leaders backing a pause and others resisting a wall through the park as Democrats press for action; the dispute features figures like Paxton and Cruz hedging, while CBP’s pause prompts calls for local input and potential tech alternatives rather than permanent barriers.

via The Texas Tribune|

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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Big Bend bulldozers advance border-security plans, sparking protests

Bulldozers began ground-clearing at Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park as part of the Trump administration’s multi-billion-dollar border-security expansion, despite initial CBP denials. Officials say the work is survey and prep for planned roads and vehicle barriers, but activists and some lawmakers view it as new ground for a wall and warn that environmental laws were waived to speed construction, prompting lawsuits and bipartisan backlash over the impact on the park and local access.

via The Guardian|

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politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Paxton silent as Big Bend border-wall dispute roars through Texas politics

Amid bipartisan backlash over the federal Big Bend border-wall plan, Texas AG Ken Paxton has kept his position unclear as Sen. John Cornyn urges DHS to coordinate with local officials; Democrats, park advocates, and local leaders warn the project would harm Big Bend National Park and the regional tourism economy, while Paxton’s campaign says he aims to balance border security with local considerations.

via The Texas Tribune|

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politics4 months ago•12 min saved

Cuellar’s Big Bend border-wall ban falls in House panel

Rep. Henry Cuellar’s bid to block DHS funding for a border barrier in Big Bend National Park failed in the House Appropriations Committee on a 26–34 vote, with all Democrats in support and Republicans opposing, leaving ongoing wall plans in the park unresolved.

via The Texas Tribune|

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politics-and-policy6 months ago•4 min saved

Big Bend pushback trims Trump's border wall plan

West Texas locals and officials have pressured federal authorities to shrink the Big Bend segment of Trump’s border-wall plan to about 175 miles of steel barrier amid concerns over watersheds, wildlife, archaeology, night skies, and private property values; areas near Big Bend National Park remain in planning, while sheriffs urge a technology-driven, terrain-informed approach. Survey work starts mid-April with ground-breaking planned for June, and nationwide wall construction was 35.9 miles complete as of mid-February.

via Axios|

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politics6 months ago•8 min saved

Big Bend Border Wall Plan Triggers Bipartisan Backlash in West Texas

Plans to erect a 30-foot border wall through Big Bend National Park and surrounding land sparked protests and behind-the-scenes lobbying, drawing opposition from Republicans and Democrats in Texas. After pressure, CBP reportedly paused wall construction in the national park and along adjacent land, while signaling a possible 175-mile segment farther along the river. Landowners, park advocates, and local officials warn the wall could disrupt ranching, tourism, and cross-border ties, pushing for detection technology instead as sponsors seek a more limited, tech-based approach.

via The New York Times|

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natural-disasters3 years ago•1 min saved

Idalia's Devastating Impact: Flooding and Damage Along Florida and Carolina Coasts

Satellite images reveal the extensive flooding caused by Hurricane Idalia in Florida's Big Bend region, where the storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane. The area experienced strong winds, downed power lines, destroyed homes, and significant flooding, with water levels rising rapidly in rivers. The National Weather Service described the storm as an unprecedented event, as no major hurricanes have previously passed through the bay adjacent to the Big Bend.

via NBC News|

#big-bend #flooding #florida

natural-disasters3 years ago•2 min saved

"Hurricane Idalia Set to Make Historic Landfall in Florida's Big Bend Region"

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida near the Big Bend as a Category 3 or 4 hurricane, with storm surge potentially reaching 15 feet and heavy rainfall. Thousands of people are under mandatory evacuation orders, but many are unable to afford the cost of evacuating, which can range from $1,200 to $5,000. Gas prices will rise, and eating out for every meal will become expensive. Shelters are available, but most do not accept pets, making it difficult for some people, especially senior citizens living alone, to leave their beloved pets behind.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

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