May 2026

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Maria Louisa Martinez, on April 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 22, 1938, in Alpine, she lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family.

A new exhibit on display at the Jeff Davis County Library in Fort Davis offers a “sneak peek” at what is in store when special guest artist Rachel Mas Davidson will highlight her work on Tuesday, May 26. The selection of her framed art that is currently in the community space expresses the magic and joy of children’s books that the library showcases and is available for everyone to explore.

Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety law Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline.

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