Author Archives: Diana Nguyen
Director Twila LaBar And Producer Sam Pfiester On “Blanche”
Last week, the film Blanche premiered in Marfa. It’s a story about a hermetic West Texas rancher suffering from the loss of his wife. But then, a friend decides to step in and help out… through some unconventional means.
Can You Be Arrested for Shooting A Burro In The Davis Mountains Resort? It Depends.
In the Davis Mountains Resort, burros (often colloquially referred to as donkeys) are both loved and hated by residents. But recently, a series of mysterious deaths has a caused a controversy within the community. People are pooling together their money … Continue reading
Documentary Filmmaker and BBCA Host Eminent Domain Town Hall in Marfa
It’s been about a year and half since the completion of the Trans-Pecos Pipeline. Still, advocates are calling for legislative reform to eminent domain — the process by which private land was acquired for the pipeline.
What the “Robin Hood Plan” Means for Marfa ISD in Upcoming School Year
School starts next week in Marfa. But this year, Marfa Independent School District is working with a little less.
From Riding to Roping: The Big Bend Ranch Rodeo Returns to Alpine
The Big Bend Ranch Rodeo takes place from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 at various locations in Alpine. The rodeo showcases the everyday work of cowboys that takes place on cattle ranches. Some of the events for this … Continue reading
Lower Left Co-Founder Nina Martin on 2018 Dance Ranch Marfa
This week, twenty dancers from around the US and Canada will be in town to work, investigate, and collectively widen compositional, sensorial, and performance skills during the performance lab with Lower Left Performance Collective – a program of Marfa … Continue reading
As Reunification Deadline Approaches, One Migrant Family Wonders When They’ll See Their Daughter Again
The looming deadline to reunify parents and children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border is approaching quickly. A federal judge in California ordered the Trump administration to finish reuniting families before the end of this month, but it’s still unclear exactly … Continue reading
Q&A with Melissa Lopez: What’s the process of reuniting parents with children?
As the Trump Administration’s “zero tolerance” policy continues to unfold along the Southwestern border, Marfa Public Radio has been collecting your questions about immigration in West Texas. One listener asked us: “What’s the process of reuniting parents with children, and … Continue reading
Western District Dismisses Some Cases Involving Family Separation
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas dismissed some cases of illegal entry into the United States involving family separation. The announcement comes shortly after President Trump signed an executive order, which intends to end the administration’s … Continue reading
Central Americans Sue the Trump Administration Over Family Separation
Three Central Americans are suing the Trump administration for its now reversed policy of separating families at the border. The lawsuit filed Wednesday is against several federal agencies, including the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which is responsible for the care … Continue reading