News

BBT was joined by the Midland Chamber of Commerce and guests at the recent ribbon cutting for its new data center in Midland. The facility will be a major network access hub for the entire Permian Basin and surrounding region of West Texas. The carrier-neutral facility will offer multiple connectivity options and access to nation-wide locations. Businesses of all sizes will have access to an always-on powered remote and safe backup for important data. Courtesy photo

One of the things I love about living in Fort Davis is being near the Fort Davis National Historic Site. If ever you feel like modern life is weighing you down, take a step back to a simpler time with a visit to the fort. If you’ve never strolled around the grounds and peeked in the windows to catch a glimpse of life in the 1800s, you’re missing out. It’s truly my No. 1 favorite place to visit.

July 4, 1991 Alpine Mayor Alpine Mayor Ernesto Gallego introduces Senator Phil Gramm at Camp Mitre Peak Monday night. Stephanie Haynes, Chairman of the Board of Texas War on Drugs, is seated at left.

Dear Neil: What caused this to happen to my tomatoes? This is sunscald damage. It happens when fruit is exposed to intense, direct rays of sunlight, especially after a period of cloudy, cool weather.

Engaging in collaborative art projects with the family is a great way to connect with kids as they create and express themselves as great artists have done in the past. And there’s no better place to make that connection than at Marfa’s own Chinati Foundation, a contemporary arts museum founded by minimalist artist Donald Judd.

Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 14, followed by the first fiscal year 2022 budget workshop. Commissioner, Pct.

Cypress Watts, 7, Easton Watts, 10, and their parents Sam and Angela Watts of Marfa show off their creativity at the Chinati Foundation’s July Family Day on July 17. The non-profit contemporary arts museum hosted the first of a series of three engaging workshops for artists of all ages. This family friendly event was led by Chinati educators, examined Donald Judd’s works in concrete, and allowed participants to create their own collage-based paintings in response to them. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

With last year’s event canceled because of coronavirus concerns, Sul Ross State University alumni are looking forward with great anticipation to this year’s reunion. The Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences and Rodeo Exes was founded in 1976 to support rodeo athletes and ag students at the university.

Matthew 28:19-20[19] “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt returns for another year of summer fun across Texas. Travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take a selfie, and post it with the hashtag #GOSH2021. Discover history, wildlife, parks, waterways, and quirky attractions. The challenge ends at midnight on Labor Day, Sept. 6.