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Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Rebecca Santana, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Limited information is available on the duration of the pause and what the evaluation will entail, but the visit by the head of Customs and Border Protection is expected to provide more insight into the project's future. Construction on a border project in Big Bend National Park has been temporarily paused by the Trump administration.
Construction on a border project in Big Bend National Park has been temporarily paused by the Trump administration. The project has faced opposition from critics who argue it harms the environment and is unnecessary due to the area's rugged terrain.
The pause comes as the head of Customs and Border Protection visits Texas for an evaluation. Further details on the pause and the evaluation are available from the source.
Limited information is available on the duration of the pause and what the evaluation will entail, but the visit by the head of Customs and Border Protection is expected to provide more insight into the project's future.
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Category: parks Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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