TX-23 resident brief · Environment
Opponents urge Texas officials to halt border wall plans near Big Bend parks
· Reported by KXAN Austin
Bottom line
Environmental advocates, business owners, and local leaders gathered Wednesday before the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. They urged state officials to halt border wall construction plans near Big Bend public lands.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents in the Big Bend region and West Texas are directly affected by potential changes to treasured public lands. The group presented their opposition during the commission meeting held on Wednesday.
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