Cocaine and fentanyl seizure in Sierra Blanca
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Big Bend Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three U.S. citizens at the Sierra Blanca Border Patrol checkpoint last week for narcotics smuggling.
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Candidate filing period underway for municipal elections
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For those seeking to make a difference in local government, the filing period for May 7 municipal election begins on Wednesday, Jan. 19, and will close Friday, Feb. 18, at close of business. Potential candidates can file only during that period.
County discusses winter weather season, EMS, and AgriLife
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Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Jan 11 and winter weather issues along with road conditions and an AgriLife update drove the discussions.
Lining up for the judge
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Young handlers line up their goats to be judged at the 78th Annual Big Bend Livestock Association Show at the Alpine ISD ag barn on Jan. 7 as judge Evan Hoefelmeyer inspects their charges.
2022 livestock show and sale a success
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This year’s Big Bend Livestock Association Show and sale brought in $365,000 for the young exhibitors, something a show official called “a really good year.” BBLAS Board President Becky McCutchen agreed, saying, “The sale and the support from the community at the sale was amazing.
Terlingua CSD to break ground on new gym Jan. 7
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Terlingua CSD Superintendent Reagan Reed and the Board of Trustees will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new multi-purpose facility at Big Bend High School at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, and the public is invited
Ancient rock art vandalized at Indian Head
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On Dec. 26 a panel of ancient petroglyphs in the Indian Head area of Big Bend National Park was irreparably damaged when vandals chose to boldly scratch their names and the date across the prehistoric art.
Marfa dancers bring history and culture
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For Marfa ISD instructor Arturo Alferez, teaching kids not just the dance steps but also the history and culture that goes with the dance moves is what drives Marfa’s Ballet Folklorico Aztlán.
Smugglers caught
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On Dec. 30, Brewster County Sheriff’s Office deputies and U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted a smuggling scheme involving three illegal aliens in a hotel room in Lajitas. The suspects were referred to Border Patrol agents for processing and deportation.
Heard on the STREET
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Kevin Sawyer, Alpine: I didn’t actually make one, but I used to smoke and I don’t smoke anymore. That was a past resolution, a long time ago.
