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Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katie Pratt , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The project would affect more than 48 miles of land. People are speaking out against a planned construction project.
People are speaking out against a planned construction project. Demonstrations were held to urge action from state leaders. The goal is to stop a barrier from being built across a significant portion of park land.
A specific area of concern is a state park where construction is planned. The project would affect more than 48 miles of land.
Further information about the demonstrations and the construction project is available from the source.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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