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U.S. Sen. Cornyn's bipartisan Big Bend National Park expansion bill stalls in Senate
A bi-partisan bill aimed at expanding Big Bend National Park was blocked in the U.S. Senate Thursday. Here's why.
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Partial closure of Big Bend National Park raises concerns
Partial closure of Big Bend National Park raises concerns ...
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El Pasoan urges National Park Service to reconsider partial closure of Big Bend National Park
The Chisos Basin area of Big Bend National Park will be closed off to visitors for approximately two years starting this fall ...
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Backlash builds as Big Bend shuts down beloved hiking area
Texans and park advocates are speaking out against the National Park Service's decision to shut down one of Big Bend National Park's most popular areas for construction, calling it poorly timed ...
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U.S. Sen. Cornyn's bipartisan Big Bend National Park expansion bill stalls in Senate
A bi-partisan bill aimed at expanding Big Bend National Park stalled in the U.S. Senate Thursday amidst an Oregon Democrat's effort to promote a rural education bill and other legislation.
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Big Bend National Park superintendent retires as more layoffs loom
When she took the helm at Big Bend NP, O'Connor said her top priority was supporting park staff during a time ... according to estimates from the National Parks Conservation Association.