July 2024

Outdoor activities a large part of VBS

1 year ago By News Staff

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AgriLife, BRI partner to aid landowners

1 year ago By Dr. Louis Harveson Director Of Bri

A new partnership in West Texas will provide additional resources to area landowners seeking assistance in conserving rangelands for both livestock and wildlife. The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University in Alpine has partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to fund a new position that is a joint appointment for both organizations. Dr. Silverio Avila has been selected for the role and will serve as Assistant Professor and Extension Range Specialist, embedded with the Borderlands Research Institute team at Sul Ross.

Former Valentine ISD employee arrested for theft

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Former Valentine Independent School District (VISD) employee Ernesto Villarreal, 42, of Marfa was arrested on criminal charges related to his alleged scheme to misappropriate school district funds for personal expenses fraudulently.