Vol. 39 No. 20
Featured Stories
Unchecked growth around Big Bend sparks debate over water — a prelude for Texas
No one knows how much water sits beneath the desert of Terlingua. Residents worry their wells will run dry, as developers and local officials cheer the tourism boom. See the full story, a co-publishing partnership with The Texas Tribune.
‘A pretty rough bunch of cowboys’: the early days of the Big Bend Sector Border Patrol
MARFA — Last week, the United States Border Patrol (USBP) celebrated its 100th anniversary with a parade through downtown Marfa. The “Mean Green” showed up in style for a patriotic procession led by a pair of bagpipers. City and county officials then gathered by the courthouse for performances by pipe-and-drum and rifle teams. Today, the…
Agave Festival starts today and promises another great exchange of knowledge, culture and drinks
MARFA — The spirits and conversation celebrating the Chihuahua Desert start flowing again today with the fifth Agave Festival Marfa, which runs through Sunday. The annual festival celebrates the agave and its influence on culture through food, film, music, science and spirits. Festivities begin today at 4 p.m. at the Crowley Theater with a screening of…
