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Published September 30Marfa schools host ‘Let’s Talk About It’ open forum
Marfa ISD invites parents, families and community members to join Superintendent Stephen McCanless and district leaders for an evening of open conversation, collaboration and community engagement at the district’s first “Let’s Talk About It” open forum and community gathering…
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Published September 29Biblioteca Pública de Presidio emprende nuevo programa para niños pequeños
PRESIDIO — La Biblioteca Pública de Presidio pondrá en marcha un nuevo proyecto dirigido a niños de entre 1 y 3 años de edad, enfocado en fomentar la lectura temprana y facilitar la socialización a través de la interacción con otros pequeños. El programa, encabezado por Carmen…
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Published September 29Presidio City Council examines role of PMDD
PRESIDIO — The Presidio City Council went into a closed session at the start of its regular meeting this week to discuss how to proceed with the drama-plagued municipal development district.
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Published September 29Presidio Public Library launches new toddlers program
PRESIDIO — The Presidio Public Library is launching a new project aimed at children between 1 and 3 years old, focused on promoting early literacy and facilitating socialization through interaction with other toddlers. The program, led by Carmen Elguezabal, seeks to support…
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Published September 29All are invited to participate in Marfa Homecoming parade Thursday
Marfa ISD’s Homecoming parade is Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. and local businesses and residents are invited to participate and show up in a cool car, with a float, on a bike, on a horse, or with whatever creative ideas you have. Line up will take place in the high school…
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Published September 29Council narrows field to 4 candidates for city administrator
MARFA — The Marfa City Council met in closed session last Thursday to review candidates for its long-unfilled city administrator position. With the exception of a small stint by a terminated administrator, the city has been without the key position for two years. The prior couple…
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Published September 29County sticks with tax rate despite counting error
PRESIDIO COUNTY — After consulting with tax attorneys, the state comptroller, and the Attorney General’s Office, Presidio County officials said they will continue with the property tax rate approved last month, which will allow them to keep $463,000 in revenue that was at risk to…
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Published September 25Major Parisian artist explores ‘the unconscious’ in Presidio exhibit
Presidio — Paris has come to Presidio with a new exhibition at The Dreamers Gallery. Owner and curator Adele Jancovici hosted an opening featuring a selection of drawings by artist Marko Kolomytskyi. The young Ukrainian-born artist was recently awarded for his work at Beaux-Arts…
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Published September 25MISD gains new school breakfast, lunch benefits
Marfa ISD announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate…
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Published September 25Amidst budget approval, council airs grievances on imbalance in EMS funding
MARFA — The City Council adopted its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget Thursday night, September 24, after a hearing with no public comments. The council had already worked out line items on the budget in the previous weeks. The action was unanimously approved, but Mayor Manny Baeza…
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Published September 24Marfa and Presidio districts set to finally resolve Redford issue
MARFA — At a regular Marfa Independent School Board meeting Monday night, Superintendent Stephen McCanless made the surprising announcement that he and Presidio ISD Superintendent Carmen Rubner have come to an agreement regarding the decades-long conundrum of matriculating…
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Published September 24Shorthorns host Community Celebration Thursday
Please note that the celebration will be postponed if inclement weather continues. Marfa ISD was awarded the 2026 Community Partnerships Grant to strengthen parent and community engagement and build partnerships that support student goals and success. The grant also helps the…