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Marfa ISD under pressure from community

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Concern over recent improper student-teacher relations pushes Marfa ISD administration to double down on educator conduct Marfa ISD held a town hall meeting at the J.E. Gregg auditorium on Monday, with around 100 concerned, upset, and even angry citizens and parents regarding the recent arrests of two MISD teachers accused of having improper relationships with students.
Marfa ISD interim superintendent Arturo Alferez prepares himself for the multitude of questions and concerns from the Marfa community at Monday evening’s town hall.

West Fest cooking stars

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Marathon resident and student Gracie Dabbs, left, earned 3rd place for her Dutch oven bread at this year’s West Fest. Dabbs also nabbed a 1st place in the steak category. In addition, Marathon resident Andy Lewis, right, took
West Fest cooking stars

LOOKING BACK

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Photos from the Alpine Avalanche Archives at Archives of the Big Bend, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library and Portal of Texas. .
September 22, 1988

PET OF THE WEEK

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WEEK Meet Tilly This little sweetheart has been missing her sibling and playmate, who was adopted last week. It’s her turn now! She is friendly, affectionate, and playful.
PET OF THE WEEK

SRSU nursing program to begin accepting applications

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The Sul Ross State University Department of Nursing will begin accepting applications for the Spring 2026 cohort for the Bachelor of Science (pre-licensure) degree program starting October 1. To qualify, students must have been admitted to Sul Ross State, successfully complete the TEAS, successfully complete all core courses and prerequisites by the end of Spring 2026, have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5, and have a “B” average in all science courses.
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