Author Archives: Tom Michael
It’s the Centennial Year for the National Parks
This year, 2016, is the centennial for the National Park Service. And Big Bend National Park is expecting a rise in visitors. It’s January 2nd and a rare desert rain is pouring off the roof at the Panther Junction Visitors … Continue reading
Testing the Waters in 2016: First Day Hike in Texas State Parks
Some rang in the New Year sleeping in late on January 1st. Others – following the advice of Texas State Parks – went on a hike. One state park in West Texas tried something different. The year 2016 is not more … Continue reading
Black-Eyed Peas for Luck in The New Year
Texas – through its culture and economy – combines a little bit of the West with a little bit of the South. West Texas – with its oil and ranching – is more Western. But on New Year’s Day, there’s … Continue reading
Recap of West Texas Weekend Blizzard
This weekend, almost all our listening region received snow. Some places got it worse than others. The blizzard was strongest to the west and to the north. El Paso reported six inches of snow and parts of the Panhandle topped … Continue reading
Holiday Programming on Marfa Public Radio
We hope you’ve been enjoying the holiday specials on Marfa Public Radio, from our original music shows “No Country For Old Music” to “Classical Midday.” Here’s an overview of Christmas programs.
Debate Over Crosses on Cop Cars in West Texas
Update, January 5, 2016: Attorney General Ken Paxton acknowledged receipt of 83rd District Attorney Rod Ponton’s request and will issue an opinion on the matter by June 20, 2016. Yesterday, we reported on a potential church-and-state conflict in Alpine, referring … Continue reading
Crosses on Cop Cars: District Attorney Asks For Opinion from Attorney General
Christmas is a time for friends, family, and sometimes…culture wars. There’s been a dust-up in Alpine over the appearance of crosses on Brewster County police vehicles. On Monday, the Texas Attorney General was formally asked to weigh-on on the matter. Rod Ponton, 83rd District Attorney and a resident … Continue reading
Marfa Man Runs For U.S. Congress
U.S. Congressman Will Hurd (R, TX-23) had a surprise this week. On Monday, just before the filing deadline, a Republican challenger entered the race: William “Hart” Peterson of Marfa. Introducing himself as William Hart, or Billy Hart, he spoke to KRTS News on Wednesday, … Continue reading
Brewmaster Steve Anderson of Alpine (1962-2015)
Steve Anderson of Alpine passed away the day before Thanksgiving, November 25, at age 53. He had been Brewmaster at Big Bend Brewing Company. He was also a part of the craft beer movement that changed liquor laws in Texas. … Continue reading
Tribute to Mark Pollock, Blues Musician and Former DJ
Monday night, from 7 to 10pm, during the Far Out West Texas Blues Show that he helped create, will be a tribute to former DJ, Mark Pollock, who passed away on Friday. Mark Thomas Pollock played with Freddy King, James Cotton, and … Continue reading
