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The annual Agave Festival returns to Marfa this weekend, bringing renowned scholars and artists throughout the borderlands to Far West Texas. Among them this year is journalist and filmmaker Michelle García, whose essays, documentaries, and reporting have focused on the U.S.-Mexico border over much of the last two decades. Her forthcoming book is about the mythology of the border.

It’s an emotional event! Every year, the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association holds a Memorial Service to pay tribute to West Texas Officers killed in the line of duty. Chief Michael Gerke and officers from the Odessa Police Department were among those there. Numerous agencies attend. The...

This weekend, Agave Festival Marfa returns for a sixth year, bringing renowned scholars and artists from throughout the borderlands to the Big Bend. This year’s line-up includes Dr. Kelly Lytle Hernández, a 2019 MacArthur Genius and professor of History, African American Studies, and Urban Planning at UCLA. She’ll be reading from her recent book, “Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands,” which tells the story of the magonistas, a group of migrant rebels who helped to incite the Mexican Revolution from inside the U.S.

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) -Two murals were unveiled at Alpine to show awareness toward missing and murdered indigenous women. The Native American community use a red hand over the mouth as a symbol that they’re voices aren’t being heard. But a local resident wants to make a change one...

PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas — Two livestock trailers carrying livestock from Mexico were detained by Presidio County Sheriff Deputies on May 25. The two drivers were arrested by federal officials and referred to Homeland Security Investigations for processing. The Presidio County Sheriff's Office have been dealing with more cases recently about smuggling illegal livestock in Presidio County.

Sul Ross State University has been selected as a recipient of the Feed the Funnel grant as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service, according to a Tuesday press release. Feed the Funnel is a meal packaging service project in affiliation with 911day.org, the Pack Shack, and AmeriCorps in recognition of September 11, a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

A severe thunderstorm is still tracking to the Southeast at 20 MPH near Marfa. This storm is now producing Quarter-sized hail and damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH. Please seek shelter indoors, on the ground floor of a sturdy building, and avoid being near windows while this storm passes.

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. A few humble pine planks were all Donald Judd needed to create a chair that is now considered the essential pared-down seat. Although the legendary 20th-century American artist and pioneer of minimalism (a term he nevertheless strongly disliked) considered his art and design as separate, it’s not hard to see his furniture as a functional expression of his approach to form—using the same attention to proportion, scale, and geometry as in the famed metal, Plexiglas, and concrete works that defined his career.

Texas lawmakers this week approved a bill that would allow the Big Bend Regional Hospital District to oversee a regional emergency medical services operation, part of a budding effort to make EMS services more reliable in Far West Texas. If signed into law by the governor, the bill from state...

A novel solution to saving the local independent press: The Sentinel in Marfa, Texas, a hybrid coffee shop, restaurant, bar, and event venue supporting the area’s Big Bend Sentinel and Presidio International. Founded by NYC transplants Maisie Crow, a documentary filmmaker, and Max Kabat, a marketing veteran, the spot serves breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and offers an array of Marfa-related merchandise.

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On a rainy morning in Austin, art enthusiasts boarded Commodore Perry Estate‘s private jet before sunrise, bound for the Marfa Invitational in West Texas. Austin’s authentic luxury adventurers conceived the trip, while Ellis Force Art Partners organized the art-filled extravaganza. The event celebrated the opening day of the...

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas — Fentanyl is a problem in communities all throughout the state. "Unfortunately it's in our neck of the woods now in the Big Bend area," said Gayla Owen, director of health services for Alpine ISD. "They've had multiple seizures of fentanyl." One local nonprofit, the Big...

Ballroom Marfa, 108 E. San Antonio St., Marfa, has scheduled the following exhibitions and events:. May 20-21: Dynasty Handbag: Titanic Depression. May 26-27: Opening celebrations spring exhibition. May 27-Sep. 16: Li(sa) E. Harris–unlit: sof landin. May 27-Sep. 16: Tongues of Fire. June 3: Educational program: Decolonizing the Fence at...

MARFA — My family settled in West Texas in the 1880s with eyes on the future. They were the pioneers and cattlemen that propelled our region forward and built the tight-knit culture in this corner of the state that I call home. I love our Texas heritage, and spent...

MERTZON, TX — Monday was a day celebrating the success of two Irion County Hornets. In front of their entire school, friends, and family, Trevin Coffell and Bo Morrow signed with Sul Ross State University. Proud fathers, Head Football Coach Don Coffell and Head Basketball Coach John Morrow, spoke to the audience about the boys’ accomplishments and their hopes for the future. Both young men signed their letters of intent, Bo to play football and Trevin to play basketball, amid applause and cheers from the Mertzon community.

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas — Fentanyl is a problem in communities all throughout the state. "Unfortunately it's in our neck of the woods now in the Big Bend area," said Gayla Owen, director of health services for Alpine ISD. "They've had multiple seizures of fentanyl." One local nonprofit, the Big...

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - According to DPS, John Bainbridge Ryan,75, has died after a crash 44 miles south of Alpine. Ryan was driving south on SH 118 in a curve when it swerved into the north lane for unknown reasons and hit a vehicle going north. Ryan’s passenger was taken to a hospital in Odessa where he is said to be in serious condition. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.

ALPINE, Texas — A California man pleaded guilty in a federal court in Alpine Wednesday to charges related to drug trafficking. Adrian Arturo Solis, 30, of Sylmar, California, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A California man pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking in a federal court in Alpine on Wednesday. According to court documents, Adrian Arturo Solis, 30, of Sylmar, California was traveling to Houston on February 9th to conduct a drug transaction when a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper stopped him and […]