Big Bend Construction Stalls Amid Controversy | Dallas News

Bulldozers spotted in Big Bend National Park sparked outrage and a temporary halt to construction as U.S. Customs and Border Protection stepped in. Though officials said the work was about road upgrades and vehicle barriers—not walls or fences—Governor Greg Abbott claimed credit for the pause, citing a call to Homeland Security. Local leaders, including the Terrell County Sheriff, say the focus will shift to improving infrastructure for everyone. Meanwhile, lawsuits continue to block the project, and Abbott pushes for Texas to be reimbursed for border security costs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c75a56e5bdf89a5