Community
Marfa woman receives international award
May 10th, 2012
MARFA – Kathie Compton, owner of mARFa Dog Training, was the recipient of the 2012 Dog Division Award, given by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants at their annual conference held this year in Warwick, RI. Compton formerly served as vice president for the IAABC in addition to being a tireless supporter of the …
Toler named to statewide tourism board
May 10th, 2012
MARFA – Terry Tex Toler, City of Marfa Director of Tourism, has been appointed to the Board of the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus for 2012-2013.
“I’ve been afforded a great honor and privilege, to be appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus,” said …
Alpine kicks off Cinco de Mayo with a gordita supper Friday
May 3rd, 2012
The Cinco de Mayo Committee will kick off the Cinco de Mayo festivities with a gordita supper.
The supper will take place from 5–8pm Friday, May 4, at the Alpine Elementary School cafeteria. Plates include two gorditas, rice, beans, salad, chili, tea and a dessert. The cost per plate is $7, and take-out plates will be available.
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Fundraiser Sunday for Presidio County jailer in need
April 26th, 2012
MARFA – A fundraiser barbecue for 24-year-old Presidio County Jailer Paul Cano of Marfa begins at 11am Sunday at the jail.
Cano has developed kidney issues, and the insurance for the new jailer hasn’t taken effect.
A $10 donation gets you a heaping portion of Sheriff Danny Dominguez’ famous slow-cooked brisket, potato salad, pasta salad, beans, salsa, …
Zany Austin Bike Zoo bikes here this weekend
February 16th, 2012
PRESIDIO, OJINAGA, South Brewster, Presidio counties – The Austin Bike Zoo and their zany bicycles will be on hand at the Chihuahua Desert Dirt Fest this weekend, visit schools in Terlingua and Big Bend National Park next week, and parade from Presidio to Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on Friday, February 24.
They’ll also visit Presidio schools that …
Desert Dirt Fest is this weekend
February 16th, 2012
SOUTH PRESIDIO COUNTY – The Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest mountain bike gathering starts today through Saturday in the Terlingua-Lajitas area.
The International Mountain Biking Association’s internationally acclaimed and designated 54-mile Epic Ride in Big Bend Ranch State Park will be the festival’s featured route on Saturday.
The Dirt Fest offers three days of riding opportunities for all …
Fort Polk’s Terri Espinoza strives for sergeant rank
February 9th, 2012
FORT POLK, Louisana – 2012 seems to have picked up right where 2011 left off for the Fort Polk soldier and former Marfa resident Maria Teresa Espinoza.
Competing against a fellow soldier for the coveted title of Brigade Soldier of the Quarter for the 162d Infantry Brigade, Espinoza, a human resources specialist in the 6th Battalion, …
First Baptist Church gets new pastor Jay Fuselier
February 9th, 2012
MARFA – The First Baptist Church in Marfa welcomes new pastor Jay Fuselier.
Fuselier, a native of Southwest Louisiana, is no stranger to this neck of the woods. He and his wife, Jackie, bought property in Jeff Davis County in 1992 and moved to the area in 1999. The Fuseliers have made their home on that …
Father, daughter are Alpine chamber award winners
January 26th, 2012
ALPINE – An Alpine father and daughter were honored by the Alpine Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet Saturday night.
Longtime businessman Bob Ward received the Paul Forchheimer Business Professional of the Year honor, and his daughter, Dona Ward, received the Ambassador of the Year honor.
Bob Ward, along with his wife, Lucy, own and operate …
Marfa chamber celebrates 100 years on Sunday
January 26th, 2012
MARFA – The Marfa Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 100 years of service and invites all residents to join in on the celebration from 5-7pm Sunday at Building 98 in Fort D.A. Russell.
Chamber directors will unveil a new membership structure to the community.
Cake and cocktails will be served at the event.
For more information, contact Kaki …