# James Talarico STANDS UP for iconic Big Bend National Park

> We can stop our government from spending billions of our tax dollars on a useless wall in Big Bend, one of the most sacred places in the state of Texas.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 25, 2026  
**Tags:** Data Centers, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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We can stop our government from spending billions of our tax dollars on a useless wall in Big Bend, one of the most sacred places in the state of Texas.

Join the conversation at [r/EveryBitTexas](https://www.reddit.com/r/EveryBitTexas).

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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