Author Archives: Sally Beauvais
Blue Origin Launches New Shepard Rocket Into Space For 12th Time
By Sally Beauvais Private space flight company Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard rocket from West Texas Wednesday afternoon, marking the twelfth test flight for the reusable rocket. Wednesday’s launch lasted just over 10 minutes, with a maximum velocity … Continue reading
Town Hall Preview: A Chat With Cynthia Kirkpatrick Of Agave Home Health
By Sally Beauvais For elderly people living in the rural Big Bend region of West Texas, accessing healthcare can be a struggle. Services like dialysis and at-home hospice care are non-existent in the tri-county area. The closest assisted living facilities … Continue reading
After Months of Debate, Presidio County Officials Approve Process For Large-Scale Events
By Sally Beauvais After seven months spent debating what should go into permitting procedures for major events and outdoor music festivals, Presidio County officials unanimously approved Wednesday a set of formal processes. The county passed two applications — one for … Continue reading
Marfa Public Radio and Big Bend Sentinel Joint Town Hall: Aging And Dying In The Big Bend Region
Seniors living in the Big Bend region struggle to get the care that they need. Many end up having to leave their homes and travel far away at the end of their lives to seek healthcare. The Big Bend Sentinel … Continue reading
Presidio Officials Worry Transmigrante Traffic Could Soon Be Headed To The Region
By Sally Beauvais Residents in the border town of Presidio could soon see a new kind of traffic crossing through the local port of entry: lines of Central American citizens known as transmigrantes, drivers who make a living towing junk … Continue reading
73-Year-Old Austin Man Dies While Hiking Alone In Big Bend National Park
By Sally Beauvais According to officials in Big Bend National Park, an unaccompanied elderly hiker from Austin collapsed and stopped breathing on a popular trail in the Chisos Mountains Saturday, October 5. Park visitors found the man near the Emory … Continue reading
Public Speaks Out Against Proposed C3 Festival At Presidio County Hearing
By Sally Beauvais Nearly 100 Presidio County residents packed Marfa’s Shorthorn Cafeteria on Wednesday evening for a county meeting dedicated to gathering public input about permitting procedures for large-scale events and outdoor festivals. The county does not currently have an … Continue reading
Brewster County Commissioners Vote Down “Second Amendment Sanctuary” Resolution
By Sally Beauvais Officials in Brewster County declined to adopt a “Second Amendment sanctuary” resolution in commissioners court on Wednesday. The county is now the fourth in Far West Texas to consider taking on the designation — as local gun … Continue reading
After Two Mass Shootings, What Does The Gun Debate Look Like In West Texas?
By Sally Beauvais and Mitch Borden August was a month unlike any other for West Texas. Two mass shootings — one in the city of El Paso and another in Odessa — left 29 dead and dozens injured. The tragedies have … Continue reading
Presidio County To Hold Public Meeting Dedicated to “Mass Gathering” Permits
By Sally Beauvais Presidio County officials have agreed to hold a public meeting in the near future to discuss local permitting procedures for large-scale events. The decision comes after months of debate between the county and residents about a controversial … Continue reading