August 2026

Body Pride Marfa returns to the high desert for its 5th Annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, creativity, and inclusivity. The event brings a weekend of art, performance, and connection to one of the most distinct cultural landscapes of the Chihuahuan Desert Region.

Body Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported.

Body Five outstanding Texas public school leaders have been selected as state finalists for the 2026 Superintendent of the Year award, the Texas Association of School Boards’annual recognition of exemplary leadership in public education.

Body Native American groups sue to block Big Bend construction A nonprofit group that aims to protect Native American historical sites filed suit in federal court to block the Trump administration’s border security construction in Big Bend National Park, the Houston Chronicle...

Body The Alpine High School cross-country team has already begun practice, with their first meet scheduled Saturday, August 8 in Pecos. This year’s team has nine boys and 16 girls ready to hit the trails this season, with three boys and nine girls returning, and 10 incoming freshmen.

Body Dear Editor, I would like to thank Bob and Lucy Ward and all the great employees at Morrison’s True Value for allowing me to set up a table and sell raffle tickets in front of the store.

Body At Sul Ross State University, we believe one of the most important investments we can make in the future of Texas is an investment in the students who will one day become our teachers, nurses, business owners, health care professionals, and community leaders.

Body An alarming feature of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s plans for Big Bend National Park is a so-called “patrol road” up and over Mariscal Mountain above Mariscal Canyon and the Rio Grande.

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 21 Scrimmage TBD Aug 28 Fort Hancock vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m. Sept 4 Buena Vista vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m.

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 28 McCamey vs Alpine 7 p.m. Sept 4 Alpine @ Fabens 7 p.m.