Congressman-elect Will Hurd will be in the region this week, visiting with the public in Fort Davis, Marfa and Alpine. According to an email sent out by Hurd: “The week after Thanksgiving I will be traveling to 27 of the 29 counties of the district. I hope to get my […]
Month: November 2014
Big Bend National Park celebrates wilderness Tuesday, Nov. 25
To culminate a year of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act, Big Bend National Park will hold a Wilderness Celebration on November 25th. The event will exhibit activities and skills used by park staff to protect, preserve, and provide for public enjoyment of the vast undeveloped portions […]
Staton wins race for Brewster County treasurer
Breaking News: Brewster County Commissioners Court and County Judge Kathy Killingsworth have concluded the canvass of 2014 elections. Minutes ago, the canvass ended after meeting for almost two days. Republican Ruth Staton has won the race for county treasurer by eleven votes. In a text message to the Gazette, Staton […]
2015 Terlingua Artists Calendar to be unveiled; Nov. 24 opening in the Terlingua Ghost Town
The latest project of the Big Bend Citizen Alliance and local artists is the 2015 Terlingua Artists Calendar. The calendar features images from thirteen local artists, including Mark “Eyeball” Kneeskern whose images grace the cover and back page. The project’s purpose is to promote awareness of local artists and their […]
Scholarships still available for innovative parenting program at Alpine Public Library
Twenty more spots are available for the Family Leadership Institute at the Alpine Public Library. Each space is worth $1,250, and is being paid by grants from the Permian Basin Area Foundation and two other anonymous donors. All parents are welcome. Take advantage of this opportunity and call to sign […]