Originally posted August 28, 2026
A federal judge in San Antonio has extended a temporary pause on new ground-disturbance tied to border security construction in and around Big Bend National Park while attorneys on both sides meet to develop a clearer picture of the project and its impacts.
U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia heard arguments Friday in federal court on an emergency request by the People of La Junta for Preservation, members of the Lipan Apache community and a West Texas outdoor recreation business to halt construction.
The plaintiffs argue the federal government lacks legal authority to carry out the construction in Big Bend National Park and that the project threatens archaeological, cultural and religious sites.
Read the full article at Texas Public Radio.
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