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Border project contractors arrive in Big Bend National Park as Texas lawmakers call for a pause

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This story was reported by Zoe Kurland, Marfa Public Radio, Travis Bubenik, Marfa Public Radio at Houston Public Media.

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Zoe Kurland, Marfa Public Radio, Travis Bubenik, Marfa Public Radio, as published by Houston Public Media · August 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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In West Texas, a project to build border barriers and roads is underway. Contractors have arrived in Big Bend National Park to begin work on the project. Texas lawmakers, specifically Democrats, are speaking out against the plans.

They are urging the Trump administration to delay the project. Further information on the project and the lawmakers' concerns can be found through Houston Public Media, based in The Woodlands area.

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Category: traffic · Published: August 6, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Zoe Kurland, Marfa Public Radio, Travis Bubenik, Marfa Public Radio, as published by Houston Public Media
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Source published	Aug 6, 2026
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Border project contractors arrive in Big Bend National Park as Texas lawmakers call for a pause

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