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Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Gabby Birenbaum , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points The pause was announced by Commissioner Rodney Scott, who is visiting the park for an on-the-ground evaluation. Construction work in Big Bend National Park has been paused by US Customs and Border Protection.
Construction work in Big Bend National Park has been paused by US Customs and Border Protection. The pause was announced by Commissioner Rodney Scott, who is visiting the park for an on-the-ground evaluation. This decision comes after heavy machinery had started moving dirt in the area.
Commissioner Scott made the announcement in a video, stating that he had ordered the construction pause the previous night. He plans to speak with stakeholders and local law enforcement during his visit.
Further details on the construction pause and Commissioner Scott's evaluation are expected to be released later. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: government Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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