Public libraries have always been known as more than just a place for bookworms. Whether library patrons drop their children off for story time to keep them entertained after school, or for adults to participate in exercise activities, or even just sit and relax while browsing the latest publications, the public library has what they are looking for.

The historic Kokernot o6 Ranch traces its roots back to early 1800, and has largely remained off limits to anyone outside of its cattle operations or the occasional guided hunt since then. Sprawling between Alpine and Fort Davis at 108,000 acres, the ranch spans some of the most beautiful high desert country in Texas.

Brewster County commissioners met on Aug. 25 at their regular meeting, then met again on Aug.

Senior Archivist Melleta Bell had spent 35-plus years of her life devoted to historical resources for Sul Ross State University and the Big Bend communities. She retired last Sunday with a poignant goodbye at a party in her honor.