Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas' Big Bend region
CBP said in a statement that "border wall panel installation is underway" in a 47-mile stretch known as Big Bend 1.
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CBP said in a statement that "border wall panel installation is underway" in a 47-mile stretch known as Big Bend 1.
It comes after a lawsuit alleging the projects could restrict religious freedom and threaten businesses and archeological sites.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
Some groups have filed lawsuits and emergency injunctions to keep the government from doing construction projects in the national nark.
Residents have been protesting for months amid rumors over border construction.
Residents in the area first reported contractors with heavy machinery moving into the area in early August.
Since early 2026, a bipartisan coalition of local residents in the Big Bend region has banded together to fight against a border wall in the area.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has awarded a $70 million contract to a construction company that will build seven miles of wall along the southern border.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited the southern border on Wednesday.
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.
"I think that's right that the taxpayers of Texas should not bear the burden of what should be and is a national responsibility," Cruz said.
Gov. Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the President in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration.
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
Border residents, faith community leaders and law enforcement weigh in on what they're looking forward to and fearing from the new administration.
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Jasper Scherer, Politics Reporter at the Texas Tribune and Brad Johnson, Senior Reporter at The Texan speak with Jack Fink on the issues that Texas will be facing in 2025.
At least a third of landowners approached by state officials have refused to let wall be built on their properties. That's forced the state to largely build on ranchland in remote areas, or erect sections that are full of gaps.
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Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A new poll shows Ted Cruz leading Colin Allred by 4 percentage points, within the margin of error.
