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West Texas organization sues Trump administration to stop border wall in Big Bend

Never miss a story! The Texas Tribune's daily newsletter gives readers the most essential Texas news. Sign up for The Brief. An economic development organization for the city of Presidio and Presidio County filed a lawsuit against the Trump …

Texas Landowners Face a Difficult Decision: Allow Border Wall or Lose Right to Property

Landowners along the southern border are feeling the consequences of a Donald Trump campaign promise more than a decade in the making: the creation of a border wall.  Equipped with billions of dollars in taxpayer funds, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) …

Customs and Border Protection requests public comment on Big Bend construction

TEXAS — Amid ongoing controversy concerning border barriers in the Big Bend area, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has requested public comment on planned construction in Brewster County. The West Texas county contains Big Bend National Park and a …

In Laredo’s Last Stand Against Trump’s Border Wall, Are City Leaders Making a Deal with the Devil?

Early this year, a delegation of officials from the City of Laredo traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal representatives about the Trump administration’s plans to completely wall off the Texans’ border community from the Rio Grande. The …

Print paper goes on hiatus

Dear Readers,  We have decided to take a hiatus from printing the paper edition of Big Bend Sentinel this summer, while we figure out how to adapt to the evolving landscape of community journalism and the increasing costs of printing a physical copy. Thus …

The best 20 states for a last-minute summer road trip

Image Credit: jacoblund / iStock The best states for a last-minute summer road trip A good road trip is hard to define. Some may prioritize scenic views or unique attractions, while others might have a stronger preference for affordability and safety. …

Former NPS officials urge DHS to curb Big Bend plans

Former National Park Service officials renewed their plea to the Trump administration to “avoid wholesale and unaccountable destruction” in Big Bend National Park, as the Customs and Border Protection advances plans to build new barriers and roads in the …

10 Best U.S. National Park Sites For Stargazing Revealed

A new study has ranked the best U.S. national park sites for stargazing, with Death Valley National Park taking the top spot. getty Death Valley National Park has been named the best U.S. national park site for stargazing in a new study highlighting the …

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

The Trump administration has waived a slew of environmental and historical preservation laws that would allow it to build a towering border wall that cuts through Big Bend national park, a vast protected wilderness in south Texas. Congress poured a …

Park superintendents pen 2nd letter to DHS

June 15, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary United States Department of Homeland Security  Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to you again, following up on our letter from May 21, 2026. We are six former superintendents and a former deputy …

Community health workers join with medical schools to bring care closer to rural Texans

In April, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center hosted a tour of their latest collaboration, a clinic built in a retrofitted shipping container in rural Burton, Texas. The partnership between …

House Committee Greenlights Border Wall Construction At Big Bend National Park

Plans to construct a vehicle barrier at Big Bend National Park have recently received official approval, igniting a surge of debate that spans environmental, political, and community concerns. The project, which aims to extend approximately 17 miles along …

‘We already lost it once’: Eminent domain returns to the Big Bend

When Everett Ewing Townsend, a 23-year-old customs inspector stationed on the border in the Big Bend, saw the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains for the first time, he knew his life was about to change. The vista — a hundred-mile panorama of lush green …

Border Wall Construction Sparks Outcry At Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park, a vast and remote wilderness area in Texas, has recently become the center of a heated controversy as plans to construct new segments of the border wall advance within its boundaries. This proposed project aims to build …

Big Bend Border Wall: Border Wall Project Pushes Forward At Big Bend National Park Amid Opposition

Border security and environmental conservation are clashing once again as the federal government pushes forward with constructing vehicle barriers along a 17-mile stretch within Big Bend National Park. This scenic park, located along the US-Mexico border …

Live: Track Tropical Storm Arthur. See expected impacts

12:57 pm ETShare this update Will heavy rain affect World Cup match in Texas? Cheryl McCloud Houston’s World Cup matches are being played at NRG Stadium, a retractable-roof venue, which reduces direct weather exposure. No direct impact to matches is …

Plans for steel barriers, roads in Texas' Big Bend National Park draws fury

DALLAS — The Trump administration plans to build steel barriers in Texas' Big Bend National Park, infuriating park advocates and lawmakers who say the project will devastate the park. In a public letter Thursday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection …

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

Greens sue over border wall construction in Big Bend National Park

Conservation groups are suing the Trump administration for waiving more than 24 federal laws that could speed construction of border wall infrastructure through Big Bend National Park in Texas. The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Ruidosa …

Juan Pablo Castañeda, Estratega Político, Expande su Práctica Aplicando Metodología de Campaña Estadounidense a LATAM

Dos décadas de experiencia asesorando gobiernos, multinacionales y campañas en América Latina, Castañeda diseña una estrategia política basada en datos y visión HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Juan Pablo …

Esthetic Dentistry Puerto Vallarta Releases Dental Implant Pricing Breakdown for Patients Considering Mexico

As more U.S. and Canadian patients explore dental implants in Mexico, the clinic releases a cost breakdown with practical scenarios to help compare providers. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Demand for dental …

Mentors Moving & Storage Expands Full-Service Moving and 60,000 Sq Ft Storage Across Metro Phoenix

Mentors Moving & Storage broadens its full-service moving and 60,000 sq ft secure storage capacity to meet rising relocation demand across metro Phoenix. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mentors Moving & …

Luxury Auto Body Shop Avio Coach Craft Joins Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce

Luxury collision repair specialists and Tesla Approved Body Shop strengthens local partnerships in Santa Monica. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Avio Coach Craft, a trusted name in luxury, exotic, and …

Minute Suites Reaffirms Commitment to Helping Travelers Find Rest, Privacy, and Calm During Airport Disruptions

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flight cancellations and delays continue to affect passengers across the United States, Minute Suites remains focused on giving travelers a better option than waiting out long …

Celebrity Jet Charter Expands Empty-Leg Availability on Four Florida Routes

Celebrity Jet Charter has extended empty-leg flight availability on four corridors linking the Northeast and Midwest to Florida, including Chicago to Fort Myers FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrity Jet …

Concierge Auctions Announces June Auctions: Over US$130M of Marquee Properties

Top luxury markets spanning North America and Europe lead the lineup NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions presents over US$130 million in marquee properties as part of its June auction lineup. The …

Be Peru DMC Unveils The Top Peruvian Destinations For The Upcoming Summer Travel Season

From the misty peaks of Machu Picchu to the culinary corridors of Lima, the trusted destination management company highlights must-visit locales for mid-2026. LIMA, LIMA, PERU, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global travelers finalize …

DASSAI BLUE and GOCA Gallery Bring Contemporary Japanese Art to the Hudson Valley

HYDE PARK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dassai Blue Sake Brewery and GOCA by Garde are pleased to announce a new partnership, bringing contemporary Asian art to the Hudson Valley through GOCA's first satellite …

Landmark Cole Smith Estate in Dallas’ Prestigious Highland Park Neighborhood to Sell at Auction via Concierge Auctions

Final residential commission by celebrated Classicist to auction in cooperation with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A landmark estate representing the final …

New Book Reveals the 'Hotel AI Discovery Gap' — and the Total Revenue Hotels Lose Before a Guest Ever Books

Amber S. Hoffman's new book shows hotel leaders how AI-driven travel planning reshapes discovery — and the total revenue lost when a property is invisible to it BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book gives …

Scottsdale Travel Advisor Named World's Top-Producing Agent for Saint Lucia

Kerri Logan Shirk of Sunlover Travel earns the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority's Prime Minister's Award for top global sales revenue in 2025. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kerri Logan Shirk, owner of …

Long Island Artist Ian James Roche Named Quarter Finalist in Johnny Depp's 2026 People's Artist Competition

COMMACK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Self-taught Long Island artist Ian James Roche, a longtime resident of Commack, Suffolk County, has been named a quarter finalist in the 2026 People's Artist Competition. The …

Aviation Innovation Coalition Welcomes NATCA as Member and Assigns Board Liaison Seat

NATCA’s frontline expertise will strengthen AIC’s work to advance practical, workforce-informed modernization of the National Airspace System WASHINGTON DC, VA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Aviation Innovation Coalition …

Northshore Business Council Supports Renewal of Dedicated Law Enforcement Millage on June 27 Ballot

Organization cites public safety, workforce attraction, and quality of life as key community priorities. COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Northshore Business Council (NBC) announced its support for the …

DALY SEVEN ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATION AT HILTON GARDEN INN GREENSBORO AIRPORT

Property updates enhance Hilton Garden Inn with modernized rooms, versatile meeting spaces, and an elevated dining experience. GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daly Seven, Inc., a leading hotel development and …

ÉTÉ 2026: UNDER THE HAITIAN SKIN (UHS)

Une série de podcasts en créole haïtien de 12 semaines explorant l'invisible, l'indicible et les idées reçues – Odessa, Floride — Été 2026 ODESSA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cet été, les auditeurs sont invités …

Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging System Market Key Competitors, Growth Drivers, and Strategic Market Outlook  

The Business Research Company's Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging System Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The electric …

Machina Launches Get Maine Lobster’s Inaugural TV Campaign

Get Maine Lobster’s Inaugural TV Campaign Focuses on Performance PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Machina, the performance marketing advisory, today announced the launch of a bold 30-second performance TV …

'Ukiyoe Immersive Art Museum GINZA' opens in Tokyo in Spring 2027, after 500,000 visitors and numerous awards

An immersive digital art museum featuring works by world-renowned artists like Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, Hiroshige, Utamaro, Sharaku, and Kunisada NAGOYA-SHI, AICHI, JAPAN, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Museum GINZA will …