BREWSTER COUNTY — At its November 12 meeting, the Brewster County Commissioners Court approved initial funding for new visitor centers in Terlingua and Marathon.
The court set up a contingency reserve of $250,000 for each of the centers and approved initial funding for architectural plans of $1,250 for Marathon and $11,500 for Terlingua. The construction would replace the Big Bend Visitors Centers on Highway 90 in Marathon and Highway 118 in Study Butte. Initial sketches for Terlingua show a large multi-purpose building with a courtyard and tables.
Executive Director of Brewster County of Tourism Robert Alvarez said additional details on the buildings will be presented in upcoming weeks.