TX-23 resident brief · Environment
Letters to the Editor: August 21, 2026
· Reported by Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
Bottom line
Residents Barbara Hines and David Long submitted letters regarding eminent domain concerns in Big Bend and the history of Big Bend Ranch State Park. Hines notes that while some land faces acquisition for a border project, others remain secure.
Why it matters in TX-23
The letters address landowners in the Big Bend region facing potential property acquisition for a border project, distinct from border security needs. The correspondence references a June 12, 2026 article and highlights ongoing community efforts to protect local land access.
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