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Tourism Council OKs $1.8 million budget

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Brewster County Tourism Council held their regular quarterly meeting on Monday, August 5 at 1 p.m. in the Val Clark Beard Office Complex. Council member Carol Peterson was absent, while council member John Price of Lajitas Golf Resort joined the meeting via Zoom and board member Barbara Trammell of Study Butte joined via phone. Visitors included Montie Mudd, Chris Tschacher, and Pct. 2 Commissioner Sara Colando.

Roberts brings heritage, spirits to Marathon

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Contributor

In the heart of Marathon where the desert landscape meets the horizon in a breathtaking panorama, Cody Roberts is bringing a new spirit to life. Desert Ghost Distilling Company seeks to capture the essence of the region while infusing the town with a fresh, vibrant energy.

Roberts brings heritage, spirits to Marathon

Big Bend Ranch Rodeo celebrates cowboy heritage

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Contributor

The 2024 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is set to bring excitement and tradition to Alpine at the S.A.L.E. Arena on August 9 and 10. Hosted by Hunter Industries and Flying W Ranches, this event is a testament to the enduring spirit of the working ranch cowboy.

Big Bend Ranch Rodeo celebrates cowboy heritage

Sul Ross football embarks on new journey

1 year ago By Peter Dindinger Contributor

Forty-nine years ago, the Sul Ross State football program wrapped up its final season in the Lone Star Conference before joining the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1976. The LSC was loaded in 1975 with programs that are now competing at the Division I level such as Tarleton State, Abilene Christian, Stephen F.

Sul Ross football embarks on new journey

Sul Ross hires new head baseball coach

1 year ago By Peter Dindinger Contributor

As Sul Ross State embarks on a new challenge with the transition to NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference, the Lobo baseball program is getting a new leader. Having coached across all levels in the NCAA including high school and minor league baseball, Caleb Abney will now be taking over the helm.

Dying mountain laurel could be caused by a number of issues

1 year ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil: We have several clusters of Texas mountain laurels. They have been doing quite well for some time, but one trunk of one just checked out hurriedly two weeks ago. Another in the back of the photo shows darkened and curling leaves and is heading in the same direction. What’s going on, and is there anything we can do?