Vol. 92 No. 17
Featured Stories
What happened to BOB?
Presidio’s history-making battery quietly phased out PRESIDIO — On the night of a particularly contentious runoff election in Presidio, the lights went out with just hours on the clock,…
Brewster County Sheriff’s Office cold shoulders Alpine JP
Marfa JP refuses to follow the law in records requests BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES — Brewster County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Scott Wasserman, who serves in Alpine,…
Alleged Alpine arsonist nabbed with detailed detective work
This story has been updated from the original online version. ALPINE — A disturbing story has emerged from the case of a local volunteer firefighter accused of committing arson. Per…
Live music galore as Viva Big Bend descends upon Far West Texas
TRI-COUNTY — The 13th Annual Viva Big Bend Musical Festival is taking place next week from Wednesday, July 24, to Sunday, July 28, at 21 venues — the most…
Blackwell School formally established as 430th national park site
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, July 17, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formally established the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas. The addition of Blackwell to the National Parks…
Lowe’s Markets declines to share Marfa store audit results
TRI-COUNTY — Last week Lowe’s Markets, which has operated grocery stores in Alpine, Marfa, Presidio and Fort Davis since December, launched an audit on its Marfa store following customer complaints…
