The Big Bend Sentinel – News from Marfa since 1926.

Marfa vigil commemorates loss of Black lives

By Abbie Perrault

With temperature checks and assigned seating, Marfa ISD holds in-person graduation

By Stephen Paulsen

The Republican candidate for Brewster County Sheriff became the subject of a Change.org petition asking for his removal from the race after racist tweets resurfaced.

Pecos County coronavirus case counts skyrocket amid outbreak at prison

By Stephen Paulsen

Coronavirus: live updates for the Big Bend region

By Abbie Perrault , Stephen Paulsen

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The fight to preserve Marfa history

By Abbie Perrault

Mando’s: A Marfa love story

By Stephen Paulsen

Presidio, Ojinaga celebrate Mexican Independence Day

By Stephen Paulsen

Features

After their removal from school, one family questions Presidio schools’ residency investigations

By Abbie Perrault

Chief Marquez reflects back on two years of Marfa PD

By Stephen Paulsen

Portraits from the Big Bend: Seph Itz

By Abbie Perrault

Portraits from the Big Bend: Jennifer Olivas

By Stephen Paulsen

Writer who brought The Simpsons to Marfa talks Emmy-winning episode

By Abbie Perrault

Portraits from the Big Bend: Carolyn Macartney

By Stephen Paulsen

Alpine Border Patrol Station remembers 9/11

By Stephen Paulsen

Big Bend rodeo showcases real ranch life

By Abbie Perrault

Photos from El Paso in the wake of the Walmart shooting

Government

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Pecos County coronavirus case counts skyrocket amid outbreak at prison

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Local gun show producer threatens lawsuit against city

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Governor Abbott rejects bringing US troops in Texas

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Local candidate blames “sabotage” in controversy over racist tweets

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City solicits applicants to fill council seat vacated by Carrasco

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