Tag Archives: Far West Texas
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
Balmorhea State Park To Expand Seven Times Its Size
By Carlos Morales Balmorhea State Park will soon stretch well beyond the walls lining its historic spring-fed pool, adding some 640 acres to the Far West Texas attraction. The expansion could include nature trails and scenic views, but won’t immediately … Continue reading
Big Bend National Park Moves Forward With Third Phase Of Reopening
By Carlos Morales After being opened for two weeks now, Big Bend National Park officials are moving forward with the next step in their multi-tiered reopening plan. Beginning Monday, limited overnight camping will be available at the Chisos Basin campground … Continue reading
State Officials Confirm Six New Coronavirus Cases In Brewster County
By Carlos Morales *Note: this post has been updated to reflect new cases. As Texas continues reopening, state health officials Saturday morning announced six new cases of the coronavirus in Brewster County. At first, the state announced three new cases, … Continue reading
Coronavirus Testing Sites Returning To Far West Texas
By Carlos Morales Two weeks after their first deployment to the region, a team of Texas National Guard troops and clinicians will head back to Far West Texas to conduct mobile screenings for the coronavirus. The temporary testing locations will … Continue reading
C3 Presents Nixes Plans For Far West Texas Festival In 2020, But Plans To Move Forward With Event
By Carlos Morales While Austin-based C3 Presents has canceled plans for a three-day festival in far West Texas for 2020, the group says it still plans “to move forward with the event.” After intense public backlash and concerns ranging from … Continue reading
Price Per Acre for Land in Far West Texas is Down, but Sales Are Up
Land in Far West Texas had the largest decline in price per acre out of any region in the state in 2016, according to a study released by the Texas Association of Realtors. The price per acre fell from about … Continue reading
Borderland Trump Supporters Welcome A Wall In Their Own Backyard
Along the U.S.-Mexico border, most people favor Hillary Clinton for president and oppose building a wall. But a small group of Trump supporters demonstrates zeal.
Fall Membership Drive Underway! October 22 – 30!
Our annual Fall Membership Drive is underway and runs through Friday, October 30 – get your contribution in now and keep independent, non-profit radio alive and well in Far West Texas! A lot of exciting things have happened over the … Continue reading