Texas county, one of the least populous, with a small seat and limited population.
Landowners in Texas’s Big Bend region resist the administration’s border-wall plans, challenging survey access and pursuing court action as a judge halts work amid a broad, bipartisan backlash and a $7.5 billion investment to fortify the border.
AP and Independent reports reveal a surge of U.S. troops at the Rio Grande border, with officials citing cartel activity and human trafficking concerns. The coverage notes opposition from landowners in Big Bend and broader political implications as midterm politics loom.