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‘It’s massive destruction’: outcry in Texas over waivers to allow border wall in Big Bend national park

Despite plunging border crossings, Trump administration is circumventing laws to expedite building in a vast, pristine wilderness

The Guardian - US

Trump administration waives environmental laws to accelerate border project in Big Bend

This latest effort targets an area encompassing the region’s renowned national and state parks

The Independent UK

Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand.

Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition

The Independent UK

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Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park

The Trump Administration had proposed running a portion of the border wall straight through Big Bend National Park, much to the opposition of nearly every Texan. And despite Customs and Border Protection saying they weren't going to, the contract had already been awarded.

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West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans

The lawsuit says the Trump administration illegally waived environmental laws to speed up the process to build border barriers in the Big Bend area.

The Texas Tribune

Trump team eliminates 400-mile border wall plan after Texans push back

Local sheriffs call for ‘technology-driven, and terrain-informed’ solutions to illegal crossings, which Big Bend residents argue is simply not an issue in their region because of its difficult geography

The Independent UK

A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remain

While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.

The Texas Tribune

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The border wall is closing in on Big Bend, sparking opposition by locals

Residents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one of the jewels of the national park system.

The Texas Tribune

Texas buys two ranches near the border, including a huge property next to Big Bend National Park

A Starr County property was purchased to build border wall, while Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state has many options for a sprawling ranch in West Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Florida's Big Bend Residents Struggle After Third Hurricane

Residents of Horseshoe Beach, Florida, struggle to rebuild after multiple hurricanes, facing economic challenges and uncertain futures.

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Hurricane Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Florida; '90% of Keaton Beach Homes Are Gone'

Storm devastates Florida's Big Bend region, leaves millions without power as rescue efforts continue across the Southeast.

Latin Times

Nearly 70 Dead, Millions Without Power After Helene Sweeps Southeast

The storm began as a hurricane, the strongest on record to hit Florida's Big Bend, and then moved north into Georgia and the Carolinas.

International Business Times

Hurricane Helene power outages leave millions in the dark – history shows poorer areas often wait longest for electricity to be restored

Hurricane Helene cut power to more than 4 million homes and businesses as it moved across the Southeast after hitting Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm on Sept. 26, 2024. As Helene’s rains moved into the mountains, causing devastating flooding, officials warned that fixing downed utility…

The Conversation

What to know about Hurricane Helene and widespread flooding the storm left across the Southeast US

Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state’s Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia

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Understanding The Devastating Impact Of Storm Surge In Hurricanes

Learn about the destructive force of storm surge in hurricanes and the potential impact on Florida's Big Bend region.

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Hurricane Helene Makes Historic Landfall In Florida's Big Bend

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, makes historic landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, causing fatalities and widespread damage.

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Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall In Florida As Category 4

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, hits Florida's Big Bend region with destructive winds and flooding. Stay informed and take precautions for safety.

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Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall In Florida's Big Bend Region

Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm, makes landfall in Florida with destructive winds and storm surge. Residents urged to take precautions and pr...

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Hurricane Helene Approaching Florida Coast With 140 Mph Winds

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, threatens Florida's Big Bend region with powerful winds and life-threatening storm surge.

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Extreme Wind Warning Issued For Florida's Big Bend Region

Residents in Florida's Big Bend region face extreme wind warning with potential wind speeds of 115 mph or greater due to a major hurricane. Urgent safety p...

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Hurricane Helene Could Be Strongest Storm To Hit Florida

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, threatens Florida's Big Bend region with potentially historic impact.

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‘Extremely dangerous’: Hurricane Helene bears down on Florida coast

Forecasters say Helene has strengthened as it is expected to make landfall in north Florida’s Big Bend region.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Charting Hurricane Helene’s path as catastrophic storm makes landfall

Tracking the hurricane as it is roared onshore in Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday night

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Hurricane Helene Strengthens, Expected To Make Landfall As Major Storm

Latest update on Hurricane Helene: Intensifying to Category 1, expected to hit Florida Big Bend as major hurricane. Catastrophic storm surge and flash floo...

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Helene forecast to be most powerful storm to hit US in a year

Storm forecasted to hit Florida’s Gulf coast on Thursday as 40 million people under severe weather warnings

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