READ Vol. 94 No. 40: September 18, 2026
Grand jury decision led to charges dismissed against accused husband in Marfa teacher’s murder case
This is an updated story originally published on September 15. Defendant says he was told new DNA evidence cleared him, but what was tested is unknown…
Presidio development director resigns, accuses board members of conflicts
PRESIDIO—The executive director of the Presidio Municipal Development District (PMDD) resigned on Wednesday. In his resignation letter, John Kennedy accused members of the PMDD board of…
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Un error de cálculo obliga a los comisionados a revisar el presupuesto anual y la tasa impositiva
El condado podría perder 463.000 dólares en nuevos ingresos debido al errorCondado de Presidio La legislación estatal obliga al condado de Presidio a revocar el presupuesto y la tasa…
El trazado del muro atraviesa el lugar de la masacre de Porvenir
Una expedición de activistas se dispone a recorrer el sitio histórico junto con contratistas Porvenir Hacía un frío intenso aquella noche de enero de 1918 —las temperaturas rondaban los…
Pecos River town hall set to discuss benefits of reused, treated water
The Friends of the Pecos River and Texas Produced Water Consortium will host an educational forum, a “town hall” conversation about the beneficial reuse…
Obituary: John Daniel McCrory
John Daniel McCrory was born on January 25, 1938, to Roy L. and Othella Daniel McCrory in Lubbock, Texas. The family lived in Amherst,…
Obituary: Luz Valencia
Luz Valencia, 64, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1962, in Pecos, Texas, to Juan and Virtudes Valencia.…
Letters to the Editor: September 18, 2026
I saw your recent story on Awesome Street — very nice. Thank you. PS. A new place in town,for all to meet and greet-Fine…
September 18, 2026: Public Notices & Classifieds
Budgets, Tax Rates and Budget Hearings City of MarfaCity of PresidioBig Bend Regional Hospital District HearingsBids / RFPsLegal NoticesClassifieds / Help Wanted Budgets, Tax…
September 15, 2026: Public Notices & Classifieds
Budgets, Tax Rates and Budget Hearings City of MarfaCity of PresidioBig Bend Regional Hospital District HearingsBids / RFPsLegal NoticesClassifieds / Help Wanted Budgets, Tax…
Capital Highlights: September 15, 2026
Senate GOP opens wallet for Paxton’s campaign The Senate Republican leadership is pouring tens of millions of dollars into the U.S. Senate campaign of…
Marfa ISD Sports Report: September 15, 2026
Shorthorns bid for 3-0 falls short Shorthorn Athletics had a week’s worth of traveling as they competed against Buena Vista, Fort Davis, Balmorhea and…
Ballroom hosts free screening of ‘Handmade Future’
Documentary explores the challenges of artisans from 6 countries Ballroom Marfa will hold a free showing of Handmade Future, a beautiful new documentary about…
Presidio City Council adopts balanced budget, avoids cuts
PRESIDIO — The Presidio City Council Monday accepted a proposed balanced budget without cuts to staff. The budget will be formally adopted at the…
Terrell County tables vote on airport lease to wall contractor
On Monday morning, Terrell County commissioners tabled final action on a lease with border wall contractor Fisher Sand & Gravel to use the county…
Our Water Matters: Meet the new GM
The past few months have brought a lot of changes to the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District. On July 1, I tendered my…
Charges dismissed against accused husband in Marfa teacher’s murder case
Defendant says he was told new DNA evidence cleared him This story has been updated here. Murder charges were dropped today in the case…
McCanless doubles role at district, district doubles-down on college readiness
MARFA—New Marfa ISD Superintendent Stephen McCanless is now also taking on the role as the district’s junior high/high school principal. In early September, the…
Big Bend landowners file suit over border wall
A sixth lawsuit against the Trump administration was filed on Monday morning in District of Columbia District Court over plans to build border barriers…
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Mental Health Series
The weight of the badge: Customs and Border Protection responds to rash of agent suicides
US-MEXICO BORDER — As journalists and politicians endlessly dissect the current situation on the southwest border, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is…
Big Bend’s isolation creates challenges to addressing mental health
TRI-COUNTY — Brian Enlow is much different than his brother Greg was. Greg embraced an artistic world, immersed himself in music and lived…
See all 15 articles in the mental health series.
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Fall with Ballroom Marfa
Issy Wood at Bull Room Ballroom Marfa has several events heading into fall. Here’s a sneak peek. Tickets and more info for all events can be found at…
Myles to read early work
Marfa Marfa Poet Eileen Myles will read from a 1979 poem while also celebrating the publication of what she calls a “new (old)” book at the Marfa Book…
Hand Upon the Land on exhibit at RULE
RULE Marfa currently is showcasing a group exhibit, Hand Upon the Land, through August 1. Artists Nathan Abels, Evan Anderman, Joseph Coniff, Jason DeMarte, Amy Hoagland, Martha Hughes,…
Schoolhouse Rock Live! on stage at the outdoor theatre in Alpine
Alpine Schoolhouse Rock Live!, a stage musical adaptation of the classic 1970s cartoon series, opened Thursday, July 2, at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine. “I have been…
Visualizing the ‘emotional imprint’ from a book
Dimick exhibit at Eugene Binder features 457 pages of paintings The premiere of artist Lucas Dimick’s 2666 Project will take place June 12-20 in Marfa at Eugene Binder…
‘Martha Invitational’ reunites Marfa artists past and present
A friendly crowd donning free VIP stickers lingered in the rooms at RULE Gallery Friday night to survey the works curated in the “second non-annual” Martha Invitational pop-up…
Artist’s tintype portraits takes photos into the realm of fine art
Macartney’s work centerpieces a weekend devoted to local artists See the full MarfaMUST Artist Weekend schedule at marfamust.org and @marfamust. To hear Carolyn Macartney talk about how she…
A life imagined
Hetzler Marfa presents Rinus Van de Velde’s ‘The Dinner’ Over the past 15 years, Rinus Van de Velde has been composing what he calls a “fictional autobiography,” a…
Students make music for Summer Shake-Up
MARFA Marfa Live Arts is teaming up with Marfa ISD, The Chinati Foundation and other area nonprofits once again for the 2026 installment of Summer Shake-Up, with Marfa…
‘Mimi’ biography offers an intimate look at one of Big Bend’s most famous women
While many in the Big Bend know some of the more famous exploits of Terlingua’s Mimi Webb Miller—a former lover of Mexican drug lord Pablo Acosta—a new book…
GHOST TOWN BRONZE
New sculptures in Shafter capture early ranch life When John Poindexter, Cibolo Creek Ranch owner, and Tom Davis, the ranch manager, set out to restore a series of…
Foundation reaches milestones with Ranch Office, land acknowledgement
Dear Friends, Last Saturday Judd Foundation celebrated two milestones with the opening of the Ranch Office. The first, is that we are here because of one artist, Donald…
Chinati Community Day to feature art, music, workshops and dinner
The Chinati Foundation is once again opening their doors to celebrate our local communities with an open house, workshops, music and a free dinner on Sunday. The morning…
Ranch Office pays homage to Judd’s Ayala de Chinati
Marfa When artist Donald Judd purchased a former grocery on Highland Avenue in downtown Marfa in 1991, it was one of the last buildings he acquired in town…
Cardboard Zoo Collective adds critters to wall protests
Photos by Jennifer Pittinger A massive joint protest took place in Austin at the state Capitol on April 4, along with a floating protest on the Rio Grande…
Community Day set for Chinati
The Chinati Foundation will hold another Community Day on Sunday, April 26, for a day celebrating the tri-county community. This year’s Community Day activities include open viewing of…
Free play, ‘La Casa de Bernarda Alba,’ opens at Bullroom Friday
Marfa Ballroom Marfa presents La Casa de Bernarda Alba, directed by Richard Maxwell of New York City Players, at the Bullroom on April 10–11 at 7:30 p.m. at…
Greeson captures raw beauty of the natural world
Bobby Greeson is a multidisciplinary artist equally comfortable with photography, filmmaking or design. His parents enrolled him in painting classes at age 6 and bought him his first…
Colossal glazed stoneware coming to Ballroom Marfa
Raven Halfmoon’s Flags of Our Mothers, the first major traveling exhibition for the artist, featuring new and recent works made over the last five years, will open at…
Group exhibition asks artists to ‘take a position’
MAINTENANT, Marfa’s boxing and gallery space, is presenting What Are You Fighting For, a group exhibition that asks artists to take a position—responding visually, materially, conceptually or textually…
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