The Big Bend Sentinel – News from Marfa, TX, Since 1926

‘Burning the village to save it’: Presidio reacts to planned diesel transport operation

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After death of EMS director, Brewster County looks to fill service gap

By Mary Cantrell

Land Commissioner candidate Jay Kleberg hosts Marfa meet-and-greet, talks green energy

Marfa ISD closes for second week in a row as area schools grapple with COVID

By Allegra Hobbs , Mary Cantrell

Filing period open for Marfa City Council candidates

By Mary Cantrell

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Drawing from recent events, officials aim to mitigate hazards through deeper planning

By Abbie Perrault

Accidental water line disconnect causes brief water outage Monday

By Big Bend Sentinel

The Big Bend celebrates Independence Day

By Ursula Muñoz-Schaefer

Features

Rise in earthquakes prompts local concern over health of water resources

By Mary Cantrell

‘Real magic’: Terlingua Burlesque lights up Cinnabar Theatre

Celebración, reunión mientras el consejo tribal Lipan Apache viaja a Presidio desde McAllen para una ceremonia especial

B.J. Bishop Wetlands invites birds, birders and locals to visit, and in the future, maybe even golfers

By Abbie Perrault

Boquillas celebrates the return of American tourists as pandemic border closures lift

Emerging wineries aim to put Davis Mountains on the map as Texas’ premiere grape growing region

By Mary Cantrell

Musical lineup, festivities and new COVID-19 precautions take shape for 2021 Trans-Pecos Festival

By Abbie Perrault , Ursula Muñoz-Schaefer

Big Bend Conservation Alliance, Judd Foundation and local gardeners join forces to boost produce at Marfa Food Pantry

By Abbie Perrault , Ursula Muñoz-Schaefer

Big Bend residents bring toys and joy to indigenous Rarámuri shelter

By Abbie Perrault , Ursula Muñoz-Schaefer

Government

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Quemando la aldea para salvarla’: Presidio reacciona a la operación de transporte de diesel planificada

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Joe Andy Mendoza designado para el Concejo Municipal de Presidio

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Marfa historic district nomination wins unanimous approval from State Board of Review

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Joe Andy Mendoza appointed to Presidio City Council

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‘Burning the village to save it’: Presidio reacts to planned diesel transport operation

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