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$1.7 billion contract awarded 'for border wall in Big Bend' amid public confusion over construction plans
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by KHOU Houston
· May 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 7 billion and is for work in the Big Bend area.
A significant contract has been awarded for a border wall project. 7 billion and is for work in the Big Bend area. Details about the project are not fully clear, leading to public confusion.
The construction plans are not well understood by the public at this time. 7 billion contract award.
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Published: May 17, 2026 ·
Source: KHOU Houston ·
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