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CORRECTION

Body In last week’s lead story, information received from a board member of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District was incorrect on the number of health clinics in Presidio.

ALTA Good Deeds awards $5K to Smoke in the Mountains

Body The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, a registered 501(c) (3) charitable organization founded by ALTA, the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced they have awarded $5,000 to Smoke in the Mountains BBQ & Ribeye...

SRSU partners with SHSU for physician pathway

Body Sul Ross State University and the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) have entered into a new agreement to increase opportunities for aspiring medical students. Both universities are members of the Texas State University System (TSUS).
Dr. Dean Culpepper, Dean SRSU College of Health Sciences Courtesy photo

Center for Big Bend Studies sees leadership shift

Body Sul Ross State University in Alpine has announced a leadership transition at the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS) designed to strengthen operations and expand research capacity for one of the university’s longest-running research programs.

Local taxes fund Presidio health clinic

Body In last Wednesday’s October board meeting of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District (BBRHD), board members voted three to two on the approval of a $3M project, up from the original $2.5M investment, for another permanent healthcare clinic in the City of Presidio.
Buddy Cavness, Chairman-Big Bend Regional Hospital District Board Courtesy photo

Council tackles water budget, fees, more

Body The Alpine City Council began its Tuesday evening meeting with a budget workshop centered on the water department. Ward 2 Councilor Eva Martinez and Ward 4 Councilor Lucy Escovedo were not in attendance. Ward 3 Councilor Robert Rukes attended via Zoom.
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