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Texas Leaders Uneasy About Proposed Rio Grande Border Wall

4/9/2026

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In West Texas, canoe-tour visitors at Big Bend learned of plans for a steel border wall along the Rio Grande.
River guide Charlie Angell emphasized there is no border crisis.
Local farmer Mario Peña expressed concern for his family's farming legacy.
Mario Peña questioned the need for the wall.
The proposal drew surprise and unease from Texas Republican and Democratic leaders wary of opposing U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

In West Texas, canoe-tour visitors at Big Bend learned of plans for a steel border wall along the Rio Grande.
River guide Charlie Angell emphasized there is no border crisis.
Local farmer Mario Peña expressed concern for his family's farming legacy.
Mario Peña questioned the need for the wall.
The proposal drew surprise and unease from Texas Republican and Democratic leaders wary of opposing U.S. President Donald Trump.