August 2026

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Body The Smoke in the Mountains BBQ and Ribeye Shootout, in its fourth year of re-establishment, raised $75,000 this past June to support first responders in Jeff Davis County.

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Body The Marfa City Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m. in the Casner Room at Marfa City Hall.

Body Presidio County Commissioners Court met Wednesday, July 22, in Presidio. County Judge Joe Portillo presided over the meeting.

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Body The Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. All commissioners were present, and the meeting was presided over by Brewster County Judge Greg Henington.

Body Texans may disagree about a lot of things. We have different political beliefs, different priorities and different visions for the future of our state and country. But there is one thing Texans agree on: Washington is not working the way it should.

Body “Just can’t wait to get on the road again.” — Willie Nelson (1980) The Road Trip: 1957 It’s 3:15 a.m. The dog days of summer, and we’re preparing to depart Pittsburg, Texas.

Body Arlene Dutchover Guerrero, 54, of Fort Davis, passed away peacefully at the Big Bend Regional Medical Center on July 27, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Arlene was born on January 17, 1972, in Alpine to Maria and Elias Dutchover.