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Border Patrol commissioner pauses $1.7B construction project in Big Bend after bipartisan concerns

· Reported by KHOU Houston

Bottom line

Border Patrol Commissioner Rodney Scott toured Santa Elena Canyon on Wednesday. He paused a $1.7 billion construction project in Big Bend following concerns raised by both Democrats and Republicans.

Why it matters in TX-23

This pause directly affects the Big Bend region within the 23rd District. Residents can expect a temporary halt to construction activities as officials address bipartisan concerns regarding the project's impact.

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