VIDEO: Gina Hinojosa Visits Big Bend to Connect with Texans About Protecting Public Lands, Border Security
PRESIDIO, TX – Last week, Democratic Nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa traveled across the Big Bend region to meet with community leaders and voters about protecting our land. Hinojosa held a small business tour, meet-and-greet, and rally in Presidio, followed by a Q&A with community members about the border wall in Terlingua.
“To be in the majesty of Big Bend and contemplate a border wall just makes no sense,” Hinojosa told Marfa Public Radio. “This is such a gift that we have in Texas, and we have to fight for it and preserve it. I am so proud that the people of that region have been fighting to protect what is sacred land. And as governor, I will fight to protect our sovereignty and the inheritance of the Big Bend so that our children and grandchildren can experience what we have here.
Following the trip, Hinojosa released a video highlighting her conversations with impacted residents of the region:
Check out more from the stops below:
Hinojosa started her visit with two small business stops at Galería Raíces and Harper Hardware, where she heard from business owners about the cost of living and doing business in Presidio, a border town that relies on cross-border trade.
Hinojosa hosted a meet-and-greet at The Bean Cafe, connecting with local business owners, cattle ranchers and buyers, customs officials and local leaders.
Hinojosa then met with Charlie Angell, the owner of Angell Expeditions, a river trip company that the border wall will directly impact, and David Keller, an archeologist, historian, and historic preservationist specializing in the Big Bend region of Texas. The federal government’s plan to build a border wall in the park will bulldoze through Angell’s land.
That evening, Hinojosa hosted a rally in Presidio with Mayor John Ferguson, highlighting that Texas deserves a governor who will stand up for Texas and Texans, whether it’s defending land from billionaire contractors or defending public schools.
Following the rally, Hinojosa hosted a Q&A in Terlingua with local community members about their opposition to the border wall.
Credit: All photos by Hannah Gentiles
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