09/15/2026
THE FIGHT TO PROTECT SAN YGNACIO, TEXAS CONTINUES.
At the Zapata County Commissioners Court meeting, County Attorney Mr. Figueroa provided updates on the latest developments surrounding proposed Border Wall construction.
Five community members spoke out, bringing forward history, concerns, and a message to BEWARE of contractors bearing gifts.
LEAVE SAN YGNACIO UNDISTURBED. ✊🏽
📜 One resident presented an original 1950s petition signed by the people of San Ygnacio opposing federal efforts to take their land. This physical document carries the signatures of people who stood up decades ago to protect their homes, their community, and their land from this same issue.
history matters.
San Ygnacio is more than a dot on a map. It is a living community, a cultural treasure, and a place held deeply in the hearts of thousands.
Residents also raised serious concerns about:
-Flood risks connected to Border Wall construction
-The hydrology study involving the San Ygnacio water plant
-The potential impacts of federal contractors on the community
-The need for stronger engagement from county leadership
-A request for Commissioners Court to send a letter to Congressman Henry Cuellar seeking a carve-out for San Ygnacio
Residents also urged Zapata County officials to BEWARE OF CONTRACTORS BEARING GIFTS.