TX-23 resident brief · Border
Uvaldeans fear border wall could cut ties to Porvenir
· Reported by Uvalde Leader-News
Bottom line
Border wall construction in Presidio County is underway, with panel installation scheduled for October 2026 and completion in 2028. U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed Chispa Road will remain open, though specific impact details are pending.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents concerned about access to the 1918 Porvenir Massacre site worry the project could obscure this history. The 'smart wall' project, funded by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes new roads, cameras, and waterborne barriers near the Rio Grande.
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