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After 24 years with the Museum of the Big Bend, Director Mary Bones hung up her hat on April 30. Thanks to her remarkable contribution to the establishment, the Permian Basin Area Foundation is celebrating her legacy by creating the Mary Bones Endowment for the Museum of the Big Bend.

When does summer begin? Sul Ross State University students have been enjoying summer break for nearly three weeks, and local public school students have just gotten their own taste of freedom.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting last Wednesday, May 15 at the AISD Administration Building. A lengthy agenda was discussed, and action items were implemented.

The Big Bend Regional Fire Academy hosted by Terlingua Fire and EMS (TFEMS) held its first skills weekend this past Saturday and Sunday as part of a six-month academy.

The Smoke in the Mountains BBQ & Ribeye Shootout is less than a month away, and the board of the organization has been busy making plans since last year. The 2023 event was very successful, raising $50,000 for local fire departments.

Keeping it cool at AES

AHS crowns prom king and queen

Dear Neil: What would be causing this to happen to my peach crop? I’ve Googled until I’m crosseyed. Google me one more thing.

Boy Scout receives highest designation

Early voting began this past Monday for the runoff election scheduled for May 28. This runoff election is for the U.S.