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The Trump administration paused border wall construction at Big Bend National Park while U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott visits the site, Scott announced yesterday.

Why it matters: The wall's construction inside the national park has been the subject of bipartisan pushback and criticism that the job has been rushed, and is damaging to the environment.

Driving the news: "Last night, I put a pause on all activity in that park as far as construction goes till I can get down there and do a personal evaluation, talk to some stakeholders, talk to some local law enforcement in that area," Scott said in a video posted to X.

• "More to follow this week."

Between the lines: The park, established in 1944, is home to a diverse array of plants and animals and is a popular destination for Texans.

• Its remoteness makes it among the best places in the U.S. for stargazing.

Catch up quick: The Trump administration has pushed to quickly expand the border wall as part of its effort to reduce unauthorized immigration across the border with Mexico.

• Earlier this year, then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed at least 28 environmental and cultural preservation waivers to speed up the project.
• The government has threatened to seize land if property owners don't grant access.

Zoom in: Scott said CBP is "firmly committed to protecting America, and that includes our national treasures like Big Bend National Park (BBNP)."

• "We know the current and predictable national security threats and they are real," he said, adding that his evaluation will ensure America secures its borders "while simultaneously protecting BBNP for generations to come."

Zoom out: Despite containing about 517 miles of the southern border along the Rio Grande, the Big Bend region accounts for a tiny fraction of border crossings because of its rugged terrain.

Go deeper: Inside the unbuilding of Trump's border wall

A homeowner's quick thinking helped slow the spread of a fire in Coppell earlier this month, the city's fire department says.

Why it matters: The incident offers several lessons for North Texans, including how to reduce the risk of a fire and what to do in the event of one, the Coppell Fire Department said in a Facebook post.

What happened: Crews were dispatched to a fire call from the two-story home but found that "nothing was showing" from the outside, the department says. After opening the door, firefighters discovered heavy smoke in the house.

• The homeowner had quickly closed the door of the bedroom where the fire originated, slowing its spread.
• Investigators believe a lithium-ion battery device charging on an improper surface overheated and caught on fire. No injuries were reported.

Pro tip: Always charge devices like phones, tablets or small appliances on a hard, flat surface such as a countertop, table or nightstand, the department says.

• Unplug the device or remove it from the cord once fully charged.
• If you ever experience a blaze, "closed doors can help slow or stop the spread of fire to other areas," the department says.

🔎 Texas will audit 250-300 projects, mostly data centers, after an order from Gov. Greg Abbott reworking the timeline of the audits and adding new requirements. (Texas Tribune)

🎟️ The Republican National Committee will offer free tickets to the public for its midterm convention in Dallas this September. (CBS11)

✈️ Fort Worth-based American Airlines generates up to $71 billion for the North Texas economy every year, per a new TCU report. (DMN)

🥗 H-E-B is recalling a jalapeño avocado dressing distributed July 13-Aug. 5 because of concerns that the product's diced jalapeños may be contaminated with salmonella. (NBC5)

DeSoto native Von Miller is returning to North Texas to represent his hometown team, the Dallas Cowboys, after winning Super Bowl titles with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams.

The latest: The Cowboys and Miller, the NFL's active leader in career sacks, have agreed to a one-year deal valued around $5.5 million, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

• "To be back home, it's a dream within a dream," Miller, 37, said on the Nightcap Show after the signing.

The intrigue: Miller is one of DeSoto ISD's most accomplished alumni. He won the 2010 Butkus Award, recognizing the country's top collegiate linebacker, while playing for Texas A&M.

• His earliest football memories are of his dad screaming after the Cowboys scored a touchdown.
• "It just seemed right to me. I live here in the offseason, my mom and dad are here, my kids are here. I've always had blue in my heart since I was a little boy," Miller said.

This newsletter was edited by Bob Gee.

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