American national park in West Texas, protecting Chihuahuan Desert ecology
Authorities have issued a regulatory waiver expanding border-security infrastructure across 100-plus miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, including Big Bend. CBP plans a mix of barriers, roads and surveillance technology near Big Bend National Park, while lawmakers and environmental groups raise concerns about land access, ecosystems and public lands.
Flash flood waves sweep across Texas Hill Country, prompting high-water rescues, road closures and disaster declarations. Authorities warn the deluge could crest near last year’s record levels as more storms threaten the region.
Protests across the Big Bend region intensify as officials waive environmental laws to expedite a border-wall project tied to a $46.5 billion federal package. Local residents, activists, and officials say the plan threatens wildlife, river access, and regional tourism while the CBP defends phased deployments and reviews.