Government Shutdown

In The Big Bend, Government Shutdown Hit Both Sides Of The Rio Grande

Carlos Morales

By Carlos Morales Earlier today, President Donald Trump announced the federal government would reopen for three weeks while lawmakers continue…

Shutdown Leaves Immigration Courts, Border Agents In Limbo

Carlos Morales

By Julián Aguilar, Texas Tribune EL PASO — As the government shutdown approached its fifth week and Washington Democrats and President Donald Trump showed…

Despite Government Shutdown, Some Operations At Big Bend Return

Carlos Morales

By Mitch Borden and Carlos Morales As the partial government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — continues, employees at Big Bend National Park…

Plan On Going to Big Bend National Park During the Government Shutdown? Here's What You Need To Know

Carlos Morales

By Carlos Morales The government shutdown won’t stop people from visiting any of the 16 sites managed by the National Park Service, but it might create…

What the Government Shutdown Means for Texas' National Parks

Carlos Morales

Texas is home to 16 sites managed by the National Parks Service. The government shut down won’t stop people from visiting these parks, but it could create…