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With Limited Resources, Far West Texas Is ‘Not The Place To Get Sick.’
By Carlos Morales For a while, it seemed the threat of COVID-19 in rural West Texas was something that would arrive from the outside, from visitors coming from places harder hit by the disease. So when cases began cropping up … Continue reading
Former Congressman Pete Gallego Is Lone Finalist In Search For Next Sul Ross President
By Carlos Morales Sul Ross State University has named former Texas Congressman and state lawmaker Pete Gallego as their lone finalist in the search for their next president. The Texas State University System could consider Gallego’s nomination as early as … Continue reading
“Neglected” College Campuses On Texas Border Want A Little Love, And Better Wi-Fi
By Shannon Najmbadi, Texas Tribune EAGLE PASS — Professor Michael Ortiz stood, hands clasped, in a Uvalde classroom, waiting for students in another room 75 miles away in Del Rio to fix a broken monitor so they could continue to … Continue reading
Alpine’s City Manager’s Future In Doubt, As Council Weighs Options
Last month, the city of Alpine decided to hire a consultant to help with what it called “personnel matters.” At issue was the performance of the city manager — who this week was the center of discussion of yet another … Continue reading
After Filing For Bankruptcy, Midwest Retailer Announces More Closures in West Texas
By Carlos Morales Wisconsin-based retailer Shopko has announced it is closing more stores than it first expected. Last December, Shopko officials said the company was closing dozens of stores in 19 states across the country including one in Presidio. Now, … Continue reading
Despite Halting Operations, West Texas Brewery Will Still Host Annual Valentine’s Day Event
By Carlos Morales Less than a month after Big Bend Brewing announced it was closing, the popular West Texas brewery this week announced it will still hold an annual event in Valentine, Texas. For the last six years, Big Bend … Continue reading
Alpine’s Big Bend Brewing To Close, Suspending All Operations
By Carlos Morales Big Bend Brewing Co., which has had a presence in West Texas for the last six years, announced it will “suspend operations.” The announcement to close by Dec. 31 comes as the company was in the process … Continue reading
South Double Diamond Grassland Fire Contained
Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson says a grassland fire that broke out south of Alpine Thursday afternoon has been contained, following several flare ups this morning.
Meet the Woman Who Runs Alpine’s Independent Bookstore
Out in west Texas, you’ll find wide-open spaces where you can enjoy some quiet time. But what if you want to pick up a few books to read while you relax? There’s not a lot of big-box stores that far … Continue reading
Remote West Texas University Tackles Diversity Issues with New Minor
Despite being one of the most remote schools in the lower 48, Sul Ross State University deals with issues you see on campuses across the country. Amidst a tense political climate, a group of professors at Sul Ross State address a diverse … Continue reading