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Covered in admiration

4 months ago By News Staff

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These ladies were just a couple of quilting admirers at the Sunshine House this past Saturday. The Desert Sky Quilting group displayed quilts of all sizes, held a raffle for a quilt, and had visitors vote on their favorites. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Leadership Big Bend to host volunteer fair

4 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body Leadership Big Bend will be hosting the Big Bend Volunteer Fair in conjunction with a job fair for local high school students on Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Center on the campus of Sul Ross State University.

BRI receives funding to advance habitat restoration

4 months ago By News Staff

Body The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University has received a $975,000 gift from John L. Nau III to advance the next phase of habitat restoration at Nine Point Mesa Ranch, building on his original $1 million investment that launched the project.

Habitat restoration at Nine Point Mesa Ranch in south Brewster County. Photo by Caleb Hughes

AVFD responds to multiple calls

4 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body The Alpine Emergency Services Board met on Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. Directors Albert Benitez and Aaron Rodriguez were absent.

Sul Ross rodeo continues to make history

4 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body The 1st Annual Sul Ross Pecos College Rodeo is complete, with the final performance having wrapped up Saturday, April 11. As the “home team,” Sul Ross had a contestant in each event during Saturday night’s short go, except the barrel racing and the bull riding.