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Even low-profile election years are a reminder of how in Far West Texas every vote matters: Fort Stockton voters rejected a proposed $5 million school bond for stadium facilities by a total of 7 votes (though they approved other school funding measures):

One of the many unique things @MarfaRadio does is a Dia de los Muertos music show - you can submit a song dedication/share a memory of someone here - and then tune in 10/31 at 11 AM:

"In his interview with NewsChannel 5, Sheriff Weems insisted all of this could have been avoided if Bushart had just deleted the meme that some people in Perry County found objectionable."

If you haven't been listening to @MarfaRadio's new podcast about the 90's Republic of Texas standoff in the Davis Mountains you're missing out. Ep 4 is out now - about the moment when things got serious: https://t.co/ak5VJeznOw Whole show:

On Bannon promoting a Trump third term to the Economist: He’s said this for some time. On NPR in May, I mentioned a Trump remark, and Bannon said it “means he’s running again.” We then had this exchange, according to the transcript:

Trump admin’s “Smart Wall” plan includes a number of projects in the Big Bend region, though it appears for now the national park would be spared from physical barriers. Here’s what we know at @MarfaRadio:

Big Bend area mobile mammograms program moving forward after investigation into inconclusive reports. Detailed reporting on this important issue from @mkcant for @MarfaRadio:

"342 public media stations...the signals from these stations reach into more than 90% of all U.S. counties, including 82% of news deserts, making them a crucial piece of information infrastructure within the local news ecosystem."

A legend has passed. She was a trailblazer, a giant of broadcasting, but importantly, a decent and empathetic journalist who cared deeply about @NPR and those of us who worked there. Farewell Susan. May you forever be imparting cranberry relish and wisdom.

In Presidio County - an official’s bid for higher office has led to a political dustup after he was removed from his seat by the very person he could face off against in next year’s mid-term elections. Details from @MarfaRadio's new reporter @mkcant:

"Advocates for children with disabilities, using state data, have found instances of school districts underreporting the use of physical restraints." Solid reporting out of Midland from @carlosnogueras_:

First eps of @MarfaRadio's new podcast on the ill-fated "Republic of Texas" movement of the 90's, the Davis Mountains and the ideal of Mythic Texas are out now. Expertly reported and produced the way only a local public radio station could:

We’re fundraising this week at @MarfaRadio. Obviously, with the loss of federal funding, this is a really important one. Whatever you think about NPR, our staff are locals who care deeply about West Texas and just wanna report local news. Help us do that:

@bigbendsentinel I will say tho - with any big business pitch like this, especially out here in Far West TX - it's worth remembering it's just that: a big business pitch. Could happen. Could very not. "Open Origin is one of many companies responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP)..."

An AI data center on 80,000 acres of Presidio County desert ranchland that would pump more water than the City of Marfa? Yes, it's still under consideration, @bigbendsentinel reports:

New @MarfaRadio podcast alert! 📻📻📻 "A Whole Other Country" explores an ill-fated Texas secessionist movement that set up shop here in Far West Texas in the '90s and led to a dramatic standoff. Check out the trailer and subscribe:

"Even though Marfa has changed, the town has changed, you come back here and it brings you back to those traditions and roots." @NPR reports from Martin Field. Nice one by @celizario:

Big media news in the Big Bend - the nearly 100-year-old newspaper @bigbendsentinel is now a nonprofit:

Very excited to welcome @mkcant to @MarfaRadio as our new reporter! Mary has done stellar, tireless work at @bigbendsentinel for the past 4 years and her deep knowledge of West Texas is a huge asset to our team:

Great story but “Marfa’s notoriously fickle approach to the concept of business hours” is obviously my favorite line: