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Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The pause was announced by Commissioner Rodney Scott, who is visiting the park for an 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 evaluation.
Scott's decision comes after machinery began moving dirt in the area, prompting a significant reaction from local residents and businesses. The commissioner announced the pause in a video, stating that he would speak with stakeholders and local law enforcement during his visit.
Further details on the construction pause and Scott's evaluation are available from the source. The commissioner indicated that more information would be shared later in the week.
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Category: government Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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