West Texas Wonders
West Texas Wonders is a journalism initiative from Marfa Public Radio that invites you to take part in the stories we cover. It’s guided by you, our listeners, and your curiosity about our region – from the border to the Basin.
In the first year of the program, our goal was to increase engagement from across our wide range and find out what you’re curious about. For our second year, we’re folding your participation into our regular reporting.
That’s why we’re asking you about your experience during the coronavirus pandemic, and the questions you have about the regional response to the crisis.
Our reporters also want your input on the topics we routinely cover — border and immigration policies, rural community issues, and life amid the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin.
Have a question that doesn’t fit into one of our beats? Don’t worry! You can still submit your general wonders at the bottom of this page.
As part of our West Texas Wonders journalism initiative, we’re asking you to tell us how you and your loved ones have been affected by the pandemic. One of the first people to respond to our callout was Lawrence Rivera, … Continue reading →
By Marfa Public Radio The Big Bend Sentinel and Marfa Public Radio hosted a town hall on aging and dying in the tri-county area Thursday night. The event featured a panel of West Texans dedicated to serving the needs of … Continue reading →
By Sally Beauvais In the first year of our public-powered journalism series, West Texas Wonders, our goal was to increase engagement from across our wide range and find out what our listeners are curious about. Some themes emerged. History. Environmental … Continue reading →
By Sally Beauvais As we approach the end of monsoon season in West Texas, now’s a good time to step outside and take a moment to appreciate the dramatic summer storm clouds that bring the majority of our region’s annual … Continue reading →
You’re invited to help Marfa Public Radio celebrate the one year anniversary of our listener curiosity-driven series, West Texas Wonders! On the evening of Thursday, August 22nd, we will trek down to the Shurley Ranch, about 20 miles south of … Continue reading →
By Mitch Borden If you’re in West Texas and have turned on your TV over the last few decades you have probably seen this on your screen: Boots flying at a spry middle-aged man, who is catching them, all while … Continue reading →
