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Big Bend border wall construction pause extended until Sept. 30
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Koithan , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The pause now runs through September 30. This development affects a project at Big Bend National Park.
A temporary halt to construction has been prolonged. This development affects a project at Big Bend National Park. The pause now runs through September 30.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez shared this update. It follows a recent court decision.
Further information about this matter is available from the original report, which includes details about a temporary restraining order and its impact on the project.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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