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Organizations file amicus brief against BBNP construction

Body Last week, the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks and Keep Big Bend Wild filed an amicus brief asserting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is acting outside its authority and in violation of the Constitution in its barrier construction around Big Bend...
Big Bend National Park as seen from Sotol Vista with Santa Elena Canyon in the far distance. Photo by Kara Gerbert

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Body Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS August 20 Hike with Homeless Dogs, 9 a.m.
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Museum of the Big Bend receives grant

Body The Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University has been selected for a grant totaling $412,997 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to expand and strengthen educational programming serving the Big Bend region.

MPL receives funding

Body TransPecos Banks has awarded the Marathon Public Library and History Museum a $2,000 check to support the library’s initiative to provide school supplies for students and teachers at the Marathon Independent School District for the 20262027 school year.
Executive Director of the Marathon Public Library Dara Cavness accepts a check from Isaac Pizzaro of TransPecos Banks in support of the library’s initiative to provide school supplies for Marathon ISD. Courtesy photo
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