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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is moving forward with a new vehicle barrier system in Brewster County, Texas — near Big Bend National Park — after Homeland Security approved accelerated construction. The plan features steel posts and rails of varying heights, avoiding tall walls in parks and wildlife areas as previously proposed. Residents of Terlingua, a small town in the region, strongly oppose the project due to environmental and community concerns. CBP is actively seeking public input via email until July 13th — comments must be sent to BigBendComments@cbp.dhs.gov with the subject line “Brewster County Vehicle Barrier System Construction.” All submissions will become public record. Construction, per a May contract, is slated to finish by December 28, 2024 — a complex decision balancing security, nature, and local voices.

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