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Big Bend Sentinel – September 29, 2026
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Big 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…

Bluegrass 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…

Borderlands 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…

Voter 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…

Capital 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…

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Tarleton 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…