Border Wall Construction Begins in Big Bend National Park in Texas

CPB chief says administration not building a 30-foot wall at Big Bend National Park

The Trump administration is working on roadway construction and "limited" barriers at Big Bend National Park, but not a 30-foot wall, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said Thursday.

Republican Senator Agrees with Talarico on Border Opposition

Senator John Cornyn has come out in opposition to border security efforts within Big Bend National Park, a position similarly held by Democrat State Representative James Talarico, who is currently involved in a Senatorial campaign. “Recently a bipartisan group of Texas border sheriffs and county judges, private landowners, and the Big Bend Park advocates have raised significant concerns about DHS’ proposed construction of border barriers in Big …

As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed

Paxton stays quiet on Big Bend wall as Texas Republicans revolt

The attorney general’s campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bend’s “unique characteristics” — but did not say whether he supports building a wall there.

Crews begin plans for border security project construction at Big Bend National Park

Federal contractors are clearing areas at Big Bend National Park as crews prepare to survey land for a border security project.

Protesters gather at Big Bend National Park

Protesters arrive at Big Bend National Park in Texas as federal contractors begin to clear land for a major border security project. CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports.