News
We live in a very fearful culture and in our fear we search for an explanation. Why am I afraid? Why is the world so frightening? Who or what is responsible…
TransPecos Banks has awarded the Marathon Public Library and History Museum a $2,000 check to support the library’s initiative to provide school supplies for…
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Sports
VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 28 McCamey vs Alpine 7 p.m.Sept 4 Alpine @ Fabens 7 p.m.Sept 11 Clint vs Alpine 7 p.m.Sept 18 Alpine @ Kermit 7 p.m.Sept 25 OPEN Oct 2 Van…
VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 14 Scrimmage TBD Aug 21 Scrimmage TBD Aug 28 Fort Hancock vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m.Sept 4 Buena Vista vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m.Sept 11 Fort…
VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 21 Scrimmages @ Van Horn TBD Aug 28 Marfa vs El Paso DaVinci @ Fort Hancock 7:30 p.m.Sept 3 Marfa @ Fort Hancock 7:30 p.m.Sept 11 Marfa @…
FOOTBALLAug 29 Wayland Baptist vs Sul Ross 7 p.m.Sept 5 Adams State vs Sul Ross 7 p.m.Sept 19 UTPB vs Sul Ross 7 p.m.Sept 26 Sul Ross @ Central Washington 6 p…
Columns
“We can only blame ourselves for all the crime and violence today. We removed all the phone booths, and now Superman has no place to change.”— Author unknown…
Federal panel blocks new redistricting mapA federal panel last week blocked implementation of the state’s revised congressional map, The Dallas Morning News…
I was listening to a song the other day, and it said; “Miracles are hard to find.” It bothered me, and it took me a while to realize why. See, I have been…
Dear Neil: How can I eliminate crabgrass in my lawn? I’ve had a small patch of it in the past, but this year it is rampant. Why would there be so much now…
Obituaries
Joe Rowe passed away at the age of 81.Born on May 20, 1945, he spent much of his life enjoying the outdoors. Fishing was one of his greatest pleasures,…
Lilia Rodriguez, daughter of the late Abel and Juanita Rodriguez, went home to be with the Lord onAugust 5, 2026, at the beautiful age of 98.Born on June 30,…
Gina Annette LivingstonIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gina Annette Livingston, age 66, of Marfa. Gina took her final bow surrounded by…
Johnny Joe Marquez, 55, of Alpine, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2026, in Odessa, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in El Paso on August 19, 1970,…
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