February 2021

Mammogram units coming to Big Bend

Body
Big Bend Regional Hospital District has partnered with Desert Imaging’s Mammos on the Move program to bring mammography services back to the Big Bend. Big Bend Regional Hospital District was established in 1991 to provide health care for needy residents in Presidio and Brewster counties.

Ask yourself

Body
Frank McElhanon’s letter to the Avalanche of Oct. 15, 2020, was addressed “To all politicians,” and rightfully so. There is, however, a missing element in that directive, and it is us. How is it that after repeated scientific studies, this society continues to countenance face masks and lockdowns.

Fightin’ Buck Schedule

Body
Girls varsity basketball Districts - TBA Track and field Feb. 27 @ Fort Stockton – TBA Boys varsity basketball Feb.