West Texas Talk
The Rambling Boy – Following the footsteps of Texas History
September 22nd, 2011
By LONN TAYLOR
Six years ago Walt and Isabel Davis came to Marfa and visited with their friend Evelyn Luciani. We all had dinner together and they told me that they were on their way to the Chisos Mountains to find the place where the artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes and his colleagues in the United States …
Christmas Mountains change owners, almost
September 22nd, 2011
By FRAN SAGE
In a deal that has been worked on for some months, the General Land Office (GLO) announced last week that it was transferring ownership of the Christmas Mountains to the Texas State University System (TSUS). After many years of controversy the GLO is washing its hands of the property and allowing the TSUS …
Star Gazer – Comet Elenin and other fables
September 22nd, 2011
By PAUL DERRICK
With my BA, MSW, and PhD degrees in the behavioral sciences, one would think I should have greater insight into a certain perplexing human behavior, one that overlaps with my vocational field of astronomy. In the two decades I’ve been writing “Stargazer” and presenting astronomy programs, I’ve been asked numerous times about “threats” …
Correspondence
September 22nd, 2011
Many thanks to the skilled volunteers who led the Desert Nature Walk program at Chinati over Labor Day weekend: Jasper, Trevor and Tanner Klein (Presidio County and Marfa 4-H Club members and the current District 6 4-H Grass ID Champion Intermediate Team) as well as Albert Bork, Laura Belkin, Steve Elfring, and Dave Mainz, members …
The Rambling Boy – Rural post offices get stamp of approval
September 15th, 2011
By LONN TAYLOR
An article in the July 28 Big Bend Sentinel reported that the United States Postal Service is considering closing the Valentine post office. If they do, it would be a terrible blow for people of Valentine. I have never been sure exactly how many people live in Valentine. The United States Census for …
Library Talk – Big new iMac y mas
September 15th, 2011
By RENEE MICK
Next time you visit the library, check out the new iMac computer. You can’t miss it, as it really stands out with its big, beautiful 27-inch screen. Our hope is to install multimedia software on it turning it into a design center where patrons can use their digital creativity.
We have acquired a nice …
Correspondence
September 15th, 2011
In reply to comments to Mr. Luis Jimenez,
It is such a pity to hear someone complain and make false assumptions about something that they don’t understand and are unwilling to research. Mr. Jimenez, instead of criticizing the dedication of the 9/11 Memorial at the Alpine Border Patrol Station, why didn’t you call the Border Patrol …
