June 2023

By grill or by stove

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It’s grilling season, and whether you choose to do your cooking on the patio or on the stove, the addition of roasted veggies makes a difference in taste to whatever you’re creating. With the temperatures rising near or beyond the century mark this summer, taking your cooking outside is sometimes the best way to go.
Corn Salsa Courtesy Photo

McGuire found guilty of murder

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Closing arguments for the trial of Lisette Mc-Guire, 31 of Marathon, were heard on Tuesday, June 20 in the 394th District Court for the alleged murder of Aquiles Gonzales. In late April of 2018, McGuire was arrested for the hit-and-run perpetrated on 37-year-old Gonzales.
Lisette McGuire

A journalist’s evolution into teaching and fiction

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Born and bred in Texas, Sidney Balman Jr. made the world his glass slide and his career a microscope. As a security correspondent for many years, Balman made it his job to share the seedy underbelly of the world’s governing bodies with the public eye. Now, Balman uses this history in research and reporting to create fictional storylines that reflect the world he sees, as well as teach the next generation of aspiring journalists how to get the job done, as Sul Ross’ writer in residence.
Sidney Balman Jr. Courtesy photo

Big Bend celebrates Fourth of July

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The Big Bend area will celebrate Independence Day with festivities throughout the region. Celebrations begin on June 30 in Fort Davis and culminate on July 7 in Marathon at Post Park.

Alpine Cowboys honor fallen teammate Jared Strait

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The past several days have been unprecedented, uncharted territory for the Alpine Cowboys organization. Cowboys right-handed relief pitcher Jared Strait passed away Friday, June 9, due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
The entire Alpine Cowboys team circles the pitcher’s mound during a pregame ceremony honoring the life of Cowboys pitcher Jared Strait at Kokernot Field Monday, June 12, 2023. Strait’s No. 57 jersey was placed over the pitching rubber.