May 2025

John H. Watkins

Body It is with great sadness that the family of John H. Watkins announces his passing on May 10. John departed this life peacefully in his sleep at Lakeside Health & Wellness in Kemp, Texas, where he had resided for the past two and a half years.
John H. Watkins

Miriam Elene Ishmael

Body NOTICE Miriam Elene Ishmael Miriam Elene Ishmael, 89, of Terlingua, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1935.

CORRECTION

Body The canvassing of the votes for the May 3 General Election did not happen on Tuesday, May 6, as was reported. The votes were officially canvassed during the May 13th special city council meeting..

DRT presents awards to Terlingua teacher, student

Body The Alpine Hally Bryan Perry Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas presented on April 25, certificates and cash prizes for the Julia Nail Moss Awards to Joyce Baumann of Terlingua CSD, 2025 Outstanding Texas History Teacher-Seventh Grade, and Melissa Orozco, 2025...
Melissa Orozco and Joyce Baumann receive certificates and prizes for the winning essay and for being the outstanding Texas history teacher. Photo courtesy of DRT

Klingemann takes on new role

Body Last November, John Klingemann, Ph.D., returned to his alma mater as Director of the Museum of the Big Bend, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, and as a professor in the Department of History. Since that time, Dr.
John Klingemann

Marathon ISD hires new superintendent

Body The Marathon Independent School District met on May 6 to officially hire Mr. Keith Kimbrough as its next superintendent. After Dr. Ivonne Durant announced her retirement in February, the board immediately began the process of hiring a replacement.
Marathon ISD School Board with new superintendent Keith Kimbrough, includes front row: Marina Aguilar, Cheyenne Marta, Dr. Ivonne Durant, and Leandra Ramirez. Back row: Marcus Celaya, Hayes West, Keith Kimbrough, Andy Lewis, Timothy Roberts, Coy Gonzalez, and Craig Carter. Photo by Kara Gerbert

ROCK SLIDES

Body May 17, 24, 31 Birding on the Wild Side, 9-10:30 a.m. at Davis Mountains State Park.
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