/tags/border-wall Border Wall en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:05:23 GMT /news/2022-02-03/national-butterfly-center-closes-indefinitely-following-threats-from-right-wing-conspiracy-theorists The National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas closed its doors for the "immediate future" for the safety of staff and visitors after reports of credible threats from a nearby right-wing rally, which happened this past weekend. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:05:23 GMT /news/2022-02-03/national-butterfly-center-closes-indefinitely-following-threats-from-right-wing-conspiracy-theorists Pablo De La Rosa, Carolina Cuellar /texas/2021-10-06/texas-has-raised-54-million-in-private-donations-for-its-border-wall-plan-almost-all-of-it-came-from-this-one-billionaire Timothy Mellon is the Wyoming-based grandson of banking tycoon Andrew Mellon. He is responsible for nearly 98% of the donations to Texas� border wall fund. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:42:16 GMT /texas/2021-10-06/texas-has-raised-54-million-in-private-donations-for-its-border-wall-plan-almost-all-of-it-came-from-this-one-billionaire James Barragán and Carla Astudillo | The Texas Tribune /texas/2021-06-16/gov-abbotts-border-wall-proposal-is-more-political-than-practical-experts-say Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will open an online donation portal later this week to fund the wall, but political scientists and his critics question the timing. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:23:17 GMT /texas/2021-06-16/gov-abbotts-border-wall-proposal-is-more-political-than-practical-experts-say Andrew Schneider, Lucio Vasquez /energy-environment/2021-02-01/with-border-wall-construction-finally-on-hold-activists-worry-about-whats-next While border wall opponents are celebrating, they also say the fight may not be over. Environmental activists want wildlife corridors restored; others oppose security measure like cameras and drones. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:26:12 GMT /energy-environment/2021-02-01/with-border-wall-construction-finally-on-hold-activists-worry-about-whats-next John Burnett /politics/2021-01-20/biden-to-pause-border-wall-construction-issue-protections-for-daca-recipients-roll-back-other-trump-policies Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:16:06 GMT /politics/2021-01-20/biden-to-pause-border-wall-construction-issue-protections-for-daca-recipients-roll-back-other-trump-policies Julian Aguilar | Texas Tribune /politics/2021-01-13/henry-cuellar-says-trumps-border-visit-cant-deflect-from-capitol-siege-ingrained-in-our-minds The South Texas Congressman says Trump was there to tout his border wall project, and greatly overstated how many new miles of fencing had been built during his term. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:51:45 GMT /politics/2021-01-13/henry-cuellar-says-trumps-border-visit-cant-deflect-from-capitol-siege-ingrained-in-our-minds Kristen Cabrera, Caroline Covington /politics/2021-01-12/trump-visits-texas-to-autograph-his-incomplete-border-wall Undeterred by the insurrection last week, pro-Trump supporters gathered for a chance to wave at the president. Critics of Trump and the visit held their own rally at a separate location to avoid conflict. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:04:59 GMT /politics/2021-01-12/trump-visits-texas-to-autograph-his-incomplete-border-wall María Méndez , Joey Palacios, Bri Kirkham /politics/2021-01-12/trump-takes-a-last-look-at-his-border-wall-as-congress-considers-impeachment Under pressure to resign after supporters stormed the Capitol last week, President Trump heads to Texas. With only a week to go in office, it's a last-ditch attempt to burnish his legacy. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:44:02 GMT /politics/2021-01-12/trump-takes-a-last-look-at-his-border-wall-as-congress-considers-impeachment Franco Ordoñez /news/2021-01-10/trump-to-visit-texas-rio-grande-valley-as-administration-rushes-to-award-more-border-wall-contracts The president's visit comes a week after Department of Homeland Security officials touted the “historic� completion of 450 miles of border fencing during his administration. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:50:02 GMT /news/2021-01-10/trump-to-visit-texas-rio-grande-valley-as-administration-rushes-to-award-more-border-wall-contracts Jeremy Schwartz | The Texas Tribune /politics/2020-12-11/property-owners-battle-against-border-wall-land-seizure-down-to-the-wire Extra U.S. attorneys are in Laredo to try to secure land for wall construction that could continue after President Trump leaves office. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:02:02 GMT /politics/2020-12-11/property-owners-battle-against-border-wall-land-seizure-down-to-the-wire Jill Ament, Caroline Covington