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Border security without a wall? West Texas leaders offer alternatives for Big Bend

· Reported by KHOU Houston

Bottom line

U.S. Customs and Border Protection paused construction at Big Bend National Park. The pause follows a meeting between the CBP commissioner and local leaders regarding the project's potential impact.

Why it matters in TX-23

Residents in the Big Bend region are affected as construction halts pending further review. No specific meeting date or deadline was named in the report.

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