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Border Wall Plans Surprise Texas Locals, Spark Criticism

3/30/2026

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Plans for a steel border wall near Big Bend National Park were revealed to canoe-tour visitors.
River guide Charlie Angell criticized the plan, saying, "There is no crisis on the border — only fun."
Local farmer Mario Peña warned the project would impact farming.
The proposal, part of President Donald Trump’s immigration strategy, surprised Republicans and Democrats in Texas.

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Plans for a steel border wall near Big Bend National Park were revealed to canoe-tour visitors.
River guide Charlie Angell criticized the plan, saying, "There is no crisis on the border — only fun."
Local farmer Mario Peña warned the project would impact farming.
The proposal, part of President Donald Trump’s immigration strategy, surprised Republicans and Democrats in Texas.