July 2022

West Texas and the Big Bend are known for their starry night skies, made possible in part by ongoing efforts to preserve them.

Another layer of protection to further ensure the safety of students and staff will be in place for the upcoming school year at Fort Stockton ISD. The school district unanimously passed the guardian plan at their regular meeting on July 26.

If you happen to visit a high-traffic area in one of the state’s larger cities, you might come across some folks wearing sandwich boards, such as one sees during tax season or mattress sales. The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted this marketing device to promote its “Be Safe.

Marilyn McKenzie Gladson was born Jan. 16, 1944, and died on July 18, 2022.

The Alpine o6 Cowboys continued their march to the Pecos League playoffs by winning three of four at Kokernot Field against the Santa Fe Fuego, followed by splitting two games at Fort Marcy Ballpark in New Mexico.

Viva Big Bend returns for its 11th season July 27-31 with live music in Alpine, Marathon, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Terlingua. More than 60 shows are scheduled, showcasing musicians featured from the past year in Texas Music Magazine.

On July 19 a federal jury convicted Thomas Scott Perkins, 31, of Fort Stockton on child pornography charges.   According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Homeland Security Investigations agents determined that Perkins was sharing child pornography online.

By Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner As Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I am responsible for licensing more than 850 entities that currently grow, handle, sample, or process hemp in Texas.

What comes to mind when you think about mac and cheese? Is it that quick and easy box of mac and cheese that you keep in stock because your kids are fussy eaters, or you are a broke college student?