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DHS might spare historic chapel from fast-tracked border wall, Cuellar says
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sandra Sanchez , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further information on the visit and its outcomes can be found through ValleyCentral, which reported on the congressman's statements regarding the potential sparing of a historic chapel from the fast-tracked border wall construction. A South Texas congressman recently visited sites in the Rio Grande Valley where new border wall construction is planned.
A South Texas congressman recently visited sites in the Rio Grande Valley where new border wall construction is planned. The visit took place on Wednesday and involved two separate locations.
The congressman, Cuellar, shared news with opponents of the border wall at one of the sites.
Further information on the visit and its outcomes can be found through ValleyCentral, which reported on the congressman's statements regarding the potential sparing of a historic chapel from the fast-tracked border wall construction.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News ·
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