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Big Bend Sentinel
Published October 02The paper paper returns
The Big Bend Sentinel will resume the printed edition on October 8, with our annual Chinati Weekend edition. With the plan moving forward, we’ll have a restructured business and new leadership. But don’t worry, we’ll have the same great reporting and editing team. For those who…
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Published October 02Judge halts border barrier construction in Big Bend
EL PASO — A judge on Friday blocked further border barrier construction in the Big Bend region, approving an environmental group’s motion for a preliminary injunction. At the end of Friday’s hearing, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone asked the courtroom to remain calm while…
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Published October 02Big Bend Sentinel – October 2,
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Published October 02October 2, 2026: Public Notices & Classifieds
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Published September 30Protected: The Big Bend Sentinel: Our path ahead
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Published September 29Big Bend Sentinel – September 29, 2026
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Published September 29Big Bend National Park announces temporary closures for wildlife management
Control of non-native Barbary sheep to begin October 1 BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK — In early October, Big Bend National Park and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will initiate targeted wildlife management actions to protect native desert bighorn sheep. The project aims to…
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Published September 29Bluegrass festival promises new twists on traditional music
(“Notes from Around the Bend”— Facebook blog) The 5th Annual Big Bend Bluegrass Festival is almost upon us here in Alpine, Texas. It will again be held at the Alpine Civic Center on Friday, October 2, through Saturday, October 3. An advanced ticket (www.tickettailor.com) for a…
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Published September 29Borderlands Research Institute supports students with scholarships
ALPINE — Thirty students at Sul Ross State University have been selected to receive a record $283,000 in scholarships from a variety of sources through the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI). The Borderlands Research Foundation supports BRI and, through fundraising efforts…
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Published September 29Voter registration deadline nearing
By Gary Borders The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Monday, October 5. Early voting starts October 19 and runs through October 30, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office. The last day for an application to vote by mail must be received…
Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 29Capital Highlights: September 29, 2026
Judge: Texas must air-condition all prisons by end of 2029 A federal judge has ordered the state to air-condition its entire prison system by the end of 2029, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has estimated that could cost the state…