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Published September 25Tarleton State student dies from injuries suffered in rodeo at Sul Ross
ALPINE — A Tarleton State University rodeo athlete has died from injuries sustained during a performance Thursday night at the S.A.L.E. Arena at Sul Ross State University, according to a university statement. SRSU identified the athlete as Alejandra Franco. “SRSU Rodeo is deeply…
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Published September 25Big Bend Sentinel – September 25, 2026
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Published September 25September 25, 2026: Public Notices & Classifieds
HearingsBids / RFPsLegal NoticesClassifieds / Help Wanted Hearings (none at this time, other than those noted in budget/tax rate postings above) Bids / RFPs (none at this time) Legal Notices Public Notice Far West Texas Water Planning Group – Region E Pre-Planning Meeting for the…
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Published September 22Big Bend Sentinel – September 22, 2026
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Published September 22A tough week for the Shorthorns
Friday marked the Horns’ first home game of the season as they welcomed the Buena Vista Longhorns. As stated by Coach Reyes: “It was a tough loss against Buena Vista. Momentum was going our way, but small numbers going late in the game played a big factor for us. We went in as…
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Published September 22Keep Pecos Beautiful to host inaugural Tumble West Art Fest
Keep Pecos Beautiful has announced the inaugural Tumble West Art Fest, Pecos’ first-ever mural and public art festival, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, in downtown Pecos in partnership with the Town of Pecos City and Visit Pecos. Beginning September 28, 15 mural artists…
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Published September 21Capital Highlights: September 22, 2026
Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored after a nearly year-long stalemate between the state and the federal government ended, the Texas Standard reported.
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Published September 18Big Bend Sentinel – September 18, 2026
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Published September 18Obituary: Luz Valencia
Luz Valencia, 64, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1962, in Pecos, Texas, to Juan and Virtudes Valencia. Luz dedicated many years of her life working at Safeway in Alpine, Texas, and as a home care provider in San Angelo, Texas. More than anything, she…