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MHS welders set exhibit at Marfa Contemporary
April 25th, 2013
MARFA – Marfa Contemporary presents a week-long exhibition of welding work by Marfa Junior/Senior High School students, with an opening reception from 5-7pm Monday, May 20.
The exhibition has been created to showcase the talent of the students. It’s an inspiration and a treasure trove of talent to draw upon. For art students, it’s a marvelous …
Bealls makes fashionable entrance in Presidio today
April 18th, 2013
PRESIDIO – Presidio shoppers will have a new favorite store today, April 18, when popular retail store Bealls celebrates its grand opening at 712 West O’Reilly Street.
Customers will discover Bealls brings style, value and national brands together with exceptional customer service to create an exciting store.
Customers are invited to attend the 8:45 a.m. ribbon cutting, …
Ex-Shorthorns of El Paso honor Glenn Garcia
April 18th, 2013
MARFA, EL PASO – The Ex-Shorthorn Group of El Paso honored “The Voice of the Shorthorns,” Glenn Garcia with a plaque to thank him for his years of service to the Shorthorn community.
“Glenn was instrumental in providing guidance in setting up an account with the Marfa National Bank and in other related administrative issues, including …
Online donations during “Cyber Weekend” are entered in KRTS drawing for iPad Mini
April 18th, 2013
MARFA – KRTS Marfa Public Radio, 93.5 FM, begins its Spring Membership Drive on Friday, April 19. The station is publicly owned and operated and relies on membership donations to fund its operations.
As a special incentive for donors, KRTS is giving away an iPad Mini. Anyone donating online at marfapublicradio.org during “Cyber Weekend” will be …
Marfa Roller Derby ready for battle in Brawlroom Marfa
April 18th, 2013
MARFA – When was the last time you attended a roller derby bout? Some of you may have witnessed the first such event last year when Marfa Roller Derby teamed up with the Tall City Roller Betties against El Paso for Mayhem in Marfa. If so, you’ve probably been asking, when can I see more …
Gem, Mineral Show starts Friday
April 18th, 2013
ALPINE – Plan to attend the Annual Gem and Mineral Show this weekend at the Alpine Civic Center, 801 E Holland Ave. The doors open at 9am on Friday, April 19, and admission is free.
The hours for the entire weekend are: Friday and Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Guided field …
Celebrate Earth Day in Alpine Saturday
April 18th, 2013
ALPINE – Come on over to the Hotel Ritchey and the historic Murphy St. this Saturday, April 20, to celebrate Earth Day with the Sul Ross Conservation Biology Club.
Below is a schedule for the day’s events, and be sure to keep any eye out for posters around town. Terra prima, y’all!
Earth Day Schedule:
9am: It all …
18th Annual Big Bend Unit Relay for Life schedule set
April 18th, 2013
ALPINE – Nine months of hard work and planning will pay of Friday night at the Sul Ross track in Alpine when the 18th annual Big Bend Unit’s Relay for Life kicks off.
Robin Burns
This year’s event will kick off with the 6pm opening ceremony and go until midnight. The opening …
Photo: Dr. Billings delivers first baby for PCHS
April 18th, 2013
(staff photo by JOHN DANIEL GARCIA) Cristol Rosas holds newborn Mia with Dr. Adrian Billings and Texas Tech Medical School student Chinelo Ikpeama at the Marfa Community Health Clinic. Mia is the first baby delivered by a Presidio Health Services physician and the first delivered by a Presidio County-based OB/GYN in over …
Shine a blue light for Autism Awareness Day Friday
April 11th, 2013
doing their part to “Shine a Light on Autism” as part of the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day today.
Volunteers will be in front of the Marfa post office from 9-11am on Friday, April 12 giving away blue light bulbs to area residents to use each night in April as a symbol to raise awareness …
