In documents obtained by the Gazette through an open records request with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot), the Gazette has learned that on January 31, 2013, the Texas Transportation Commission approved increasing the speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour on over 650 miles of roads in […]
Month: July 2016
FERC Gives Green Light To Trans-Pecos Pipeline Border Construction
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today issued this letter to Trans-Pecos Pipeline giving permission to the company to construct the pipeline under the Rio Grande River: To: Mr. Kelly Allen Manager Regulatory Affairs Department Trans-Pecos Pipeline, LLC 1300 Main Street Houston, Texas 77002 Re: Notice to Proceed with Construction, and […]
Your thoughts on a border wall?
The idea of building a border wall between the United States and Mexico is again being proposed, and is therefore being discussed nationally. The Big Bend Gazette is seeking citizen input for an article in our August issue. As a resident of the Big Bend, what are your thoughts about a border […]
Brewster County Burn Ban in Effect
Brewster County Commissioners Court voted this morning to put the burn ban in effect for Brewster County. This burn ban prohibits the outdoor burning of trash, debris, and brush in the unincorporated area of the county for 90 days. Currently, there is a large amount of grasses and other light […]
Chinati Foundation hosts celebration this Saturday, July 23 for opening of stunning new permanent artwork 16+ years in the making
MARFA—The Chinati Foundation announces the inauguration of a major new artwork by Robert Irwin for the museum’s permanent collection. On Saturday, July 23, 2016, from dawn to dusk, the Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati will open a new large-scale artwork by Robert Irwin. Sixteen years in the planning, this long-awaited installation further […]