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Staff with the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend at a January 2026 meeting in Alpine, Texas.
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The Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend is one of the only services of its kind in West Texas. Advocates say while these types of crimes are rarely reported, they remain dedicated to the clients they do have, and to spreading awareness on the issues.
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At the threshold of the Texas desert, the spring-fed Devils River is frequently described as the state’s most pristine river.
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