Big Bend National Park and the surrounding area are beloved by generations of Texans. Now, efforts by the Trump administration to build a border barrier through the park have sparked bipartisan outrage, uniting ranchers, environmentalists and politicians from both sides of the aisle.
Last week, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced a pause on any construction and visited the area to hear local concerns. State Sen. César Blanco, D-El Paso, joined Scott for a meeting to discuss how to balance border enforcement and protecting natural parks.
