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Body One of Far West Texas’ most recognizable community traditions returns Labor Day weekend as the 2026 Marfa Lights Festival brings three days of live music, food, vendors, family entertainment and celebration to downtown Marfa on September 4-6.

Body The Alpine Independent School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19. Trustees Jimmy Morris and Josh Cross were absent.

Body The City of Alpine held its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at 5:30 p.m. Ward 3 Councilor Robert Ruckes was absent, and Ward 4 Councilor Lucy Escovedo joined later in the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves.

Body The Marfa City Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, August 24, at 6 p.m. in the Casner Room of the Marfa City Hall.

Body In a much-anticipated visit from policymakers in Washington, D.C.

Body The Brewster County Commissioners’ Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 9:30 a.m. All commissioners were present, and the meeting was presided over by Brewster County Judge Greg Henington.

Body The Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m. Ward 4 City Councilor Lucy Escovedo was absent due to illness.

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