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

Push for historical marker at Lipan Apache Cemetery challenges who tells region’s history

By Sachi McClendon

Former assistant alleges discrimination, cronyism and retaliatory termination in suit filed against DA Ori White and 4 local counties

By Abbie Perrault

Marfa council lands on narrowly balanced budget, but not before cost-cutting debates led one council member to threaten resignation.

COVID roundup: The latest on vaccines, boosters and cases in West Texas

By Abbie Perrault

The scrappy history of Los Yonke Gallos, Marfa’s hometown sandlot baseball team

By Big Bend Sentinel

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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

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

By Ursula Muñoz-Schaefer , Abbie Perrault

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 Ursula Muñoz-Schaefer , Abbie Perrault

132nd Bloys Campmeeting comes to a close

By Sachi McClendon

Doctor and healthcare advocate Adrian Billings honored as Texas Family Physician of the Year

By Abbie Perrault

New Sul Ross mural celebrates Hispanics from the region

By Sachi McClendon

The many lives of Abe Gonzalez

By Abbie Perrault

Blue Origin successfully launches commercial space tourism from Van Horn with 4 on board

By Abbie Perrault

Judd Foundation Architecture Office burns in blaze but hope remains

By Sachi McClendon

Government

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Former assistant alleges discrimination, cronyism and retaliatory termination in suit filed against DA Ori White and 4 local counties

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Marfa council lands on narrowly balanced budget, but not before cost-cutting debates led one council member to threaten resignation

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Push for historical marker at Lipan Apache Cemetery challenges who tells region’s history

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Alpine sued over APD’s use of criminal trespass and harassment warnings

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Marfa council adds grant writer job and bulks up fire station funds in city budget, sets hearing for tax decrease

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