Today, Thursday, May 23, marks a major turning point for South Brewster County’s Last Minute Low Budget Productions, according to Sarah Bourbon of the group. At 6 p.m. at the High Sierra in the Terlingua Ghostown, representatives of the Terlingua Fire and EMS will sign over to the theater troupe two acres of land on [...]

The Brewster County Courthouse will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day

Listen to Marfa Public Radio’s interview with Alpine Mayor Avinash Rangra, Alpine City Manager Chuck Harrington, and Big Bend Gazette Publisher John Waters. With KRTS host Rachel Osier Lindley, the trio discussed city finances, management, and personnel during an on-air interview originally broadcast on May 21, available at marfapublicradio.org.

By John Waters, Publisher

Aurcana Corporation, parent company of the Shafter Silver Mine in Presidio, has lost the faith of its investors.
The stock of Aurcana, traded in Vancouver, British Columbia, lost 26% in value May 21, and traded at a low not seen since July 2010.

In heavy trading, over 1.1 million shares [...]

On Saturday, May 25th, the Boquillas Tourism Project will host a party starting at noon in Boquillas, Mexico.

Antojitos (hand foods) buffet at the River Plaza in Boquillas will kick off the event. Musicians from Terlingua will play from 12 noon to 4 pm, and authentic Mexican foods will be available such as tamales, tostadas, [...]