March 2024

Body Sul Ross State University will hold its Hall of Honor ceremony on March 23.

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Body Patricio Javier Serrano, 36, formerly of Marfa, was sentenced in a federal court in Pecos recently to 97 months or just over eight years in prison for one count of possession of child pornography and one count of transportation of child pornography according to information...

Body The Alpine City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 5. During this city council meeting the retirement of the Alpine Police Department’s K-9, Artus, was approved.

Body The El Paso division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a new supervisor. After 12 years under the old supervisor, the new Special Agent in Charge (SAC) is Towanda Thorne-James.

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Body WEEK Come meet sweet Martha. Martha is currently nursing puppies and will not be available for a little while, but we want to show her off now. Martha came in with her litter of puppies on January 9. She has been a good momma but will be ready for a new home when they are weaned.

Body The past decade has seen a significant increase in visitation to Big Bend National Park (BBNP) and the surrounding area. It is noticeable throughout the year, but no more so than at Spring Break.

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Body March 8 Sul Ross Spring Jackpot at SALE arena, beginning at 5 p.m. Barrel racing, breakaway roping, and team roping of one-head rodeo run. All timed events will use a rope barrier, NIRA rules in all events except youth breakaway will use junior high rules.