🌱 Presidio responders called to deadly crash near Elephant Rock on US 67
Presidio, Texas Patch AM: a 2 min readGood morning to you Presidio! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Presidio responders called to deadly crash near Elephant Rock on US 67
- How a Big Bend border wall pause could reshape Presidio County’s future
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• 1 dead in 2-vehicle crash in Presidio County (firstalert7.com) — Emergency crews from Presidio and Marfa responded to a deadly two-vehicle crash on US 67 near the Elephant Rock landmark, where one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Border Patrol and Presidio EMS attempted life-saving measures, and state troopers are still investigating. Officials are withholding the victim’s name until family is notified. 
• Judge halts border barrier construction in Big Bend (bigbendsentinel.com) — A federal judge has temporarily halted new border barrier construction in the Big Bend region, a decision that directly affects Presidio County sites like the historic Ruidosa church and nearby riverfront properties. Environmental advocates and local landowners argue the projects threaten cherished desert landscapes and private land, while federal officials maintain the barriers are needed for border security. The injunction remains in place as the lawsuit continues.
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