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This Week in West Texas: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Sul Ross, Chili Cook-Off and Softball Tournament at Kokernot Park and more!

Published on 2012-03-19 21:25:12

This Week in Alpine: • March 22nd – The Railroad Blues will host folk rock artist Michael Fracasso this Thursday night. The show starts at 10 p.m. and there is no cover! • March 23rd -24th – The Sul Ross Theater Department is proud to present their first production of the theater season, “Cat on a Hot [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: Spring Break Activities and much more!

Published on 2012-03-13 22:35:36

This Week in Alpine: • March 16th – The Railroad Blues will host The Reel Blues Band on Friday night. Straight from Chicago, this band will hit the stage at 10 p.m. • March 17th – Head out to the Big Bend Thrift Store on the corner of 5th Street and Avenue A for Alpine’s weekly Farmer’s Market. [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: Tonalism at El Cosmico, Edwin Frank at the Marfa Book Company and more!

Published on 2012-03-05 21:28:05

This Week in Alpine: • March 7th-9th – The 2012 Geological Society of America South Central Annual Meeting will be held at Sul Ross State University this weekend. The meeting is being sponsored by The Earth & Physical Sciences Department & the Rio Grande Research Center. • March 10th – The Railroad Blues will host [...] > read more

A Look at Big Bend through the Eyes of a Visitor

Published on 2012-03-04 21:23:57

In mid-December, I traveled to Big Bend National Park to get away from the cold and wet East coast weather with my business Treks West Tours. With temps in the 60′s, it was a much nicer place to be than my home in Maryland. We flew into El Paso and made the 300 mile drive [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: The Fireman’s Ball at the Starlight Theater and Restaurant, Data Deluge at Sul Ross State University and more!

Published on 2012-02-27 22:35:05

This Week in Alpine: • March 1st -3rd – The Texas Academy of Sciences will hold their 115th annual meeting at Sul Ross State University from Thursday through Saturday. Presentations, a screening of “The PHD Movie” and other events will be held throughout the meeting. • March 2nd – The Railroad Blues will host No Refund Band [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: The 26th Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering, The Terribly Beautiful Art Show and Dance at the Starlight Theater and more!

Published on 2012-02-20 21:50:10

This Week in Alpine: • February 23rd – The Bleu Edmondson Band will take the stage at the Railroad Blues on Thursday night. This fierce band fuses rock, country and soul music to create a one-of-a-kind sound. They hit the stage at 10 p.m. • February 24th -26th – The 26th Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering will [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: The Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest in Big Bend National Park, Lonn Taylor at the Marfa Book Company and More!

Published on 2012-02-13 22:05:35

This Week in Alpine: • February 14th – The Amazing Amigos will sponsor a Valentine’s Day party at St. James Episcopal Church from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is being held for people with disabilities and their families. Amazing Amigos events can be found at the new Gathering Place at 105 N. 7th Street. [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: The Tontons at Padre’s Marfa, Laura Gibson at the Marfa Book Company and more!

Published on 2012-02-06 10:18:20

This Week in Alpine: • February 7th – The Sul Ross Black Student Association invites you to the grand opening of the Civil Rights Exhibit in the Espino Conference Center from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • February 9th – The Lobo Basketball Teams will take on Shreiner in the Gallego Gym at 5:30 p.m. • February 10th [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: Super Bowl Parties, The Big Bend Natural History Association’s 23rd Annual Pioneer Reunion and more!

Published on 2012-01-30 20:25:37

This Week in Alpine: • February 3rd – The Railroad Blues will welcome The Texas Belairs to the stage this Friday night. This rocking Texas country band will start the show at 10 p.m. • February 4th – Head out to the Big Bend Thrift Store on the corner of 5th Street and Avenue A for Alpine’s [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: The 11th Terlingua Area Home Tour, The Marfa Chamber of Commerce 100th Birthday, The Ataris at the Railroad Blues and More!

Published on 2012-01-22 20:55:08

This Week in Alpine: • January 26th – The Railroad Blues will welcome The Ataris to the stage for a very special Thursday night show! This alternative rock group has garnered national attention for their two radio hits and five albums. The fun starts at 10 p.m. and S.H.I.L.O. will open the show. • January 26th – [...] > read more

Buying a Home in West Texas in 2012

Published on 2012-01-11 20:30:58

The real estate market in West Texas continues to thrive while housing sales in other areas of the country are slow to recover from the national economic crisis. For purchasers ready to buy in 2012, West Texas offers a stable job market and a better long-term outlook than those regions harder hit by recent economic [...] > read more

Staying Busy in Fort Davis

Published on 2012-01-05 21:53:07

Fort Davis is a small town with a whole lot of personality! It may have fewer paved streets than the other major cities in the Tri-county area, but Fort Davis is a wonderful place to live and an even better place to visit. From the world-renowned McDonald Observatory to the National Historic Site, this friendly [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: New Year’s Eve Celebrations, Children’s Art Classes at the Chinati Foundation and more!

Published on 2011-12-26 21:19:18

This Week in Alpine: December 31st – The Railroad Blues will host The Lovelies on Saturday night. This rock powerhouse will provide the perfect soundtrack to take you into the New Year! The night will feature lots of party favors, champagne at midnight, a balloon drop & more! The fun starts at 10 p.m. December [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: The 22nd Annual Live Nativity Scene, Grupo de la Paz at the Railroad Blues and more!

Published on 2011-12-19 10:54:52

This Week in Alpine: • December 19th – 20th – Head to Kokernot Lodge and check out the 22nd Annual live Nativity Scene. Performances start at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The scene will only be available Monday and Tuesday night, so don’t miss out! • December 22nd – The Railroad Blues will feature two [...] > read more

This Week in West Texas: THE Who Said Vaudeville, Was Dead? Show at the Starlight Theater, the 4th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Businesses in Alpine and much more!

Published on 2011-12-11 22:25:16

This Week in Alpine: • December 12th – Pottery by Antonio Gonzalez will be on display in the Main Gallery of the Francois Fine Arts Building at Sul Ross State University beginning this Monday. • December 14th – Hillside Baptist Church will host singer-songwriter Amy Shreve for a harp concert this Wednesday night. She will perform Christmas [...] > read more

Inside Big Bend National Park

Published on 2011-12-09 12:09:33

By: Robbie Robison Big Bend National Park is the unpolished gem of the National Park Service. It is a rare find with beauty lying in its rough and rugged contours and shape. Once seen the beholder recognizes there is no other like it in the world. Big Bend National Park lies in the farthest point of [...] > read more

Viva Terlingua

Published on 2011-06-29 15:24:00

Located near Big Bend National Park, Terlingua is anchored by the remains of the Chisos Mining Post known as Ghost Town. Once a flourishing cinnabar mining operation, nowadays Ghost Town is a collection of ruins, mine shafts and mysteries. Terlingua > read more

The Thunderbird Hotel in Marfa Texas

Published on 2011-06-23 17:43:02

The Thunderbird Hotel or the T-Bird, as it is affectionately known by locals, combines a rich history with modern styling and amenities.   Located in Marfa, this iconic roadside hotel has been locally run since 1959 and was renovated to its’ o > read more

Lavish Lodging in Alpine

Published on 2011-06-20 18:18:16

After a long day of exploring all that West Texas has to offer, Alpine is the perfect place to kick back and relax. From cozy guest rentals to historic hotels and trustworthy chains, Alpine has diversity in lodging to fit any need.  Alpine has been > read more

Visit Marfa Texas

Published on 2011-06-17 00:48:15

Marfa was originally known as a railroad town with vast ranches, dusty adobe buildings and a magnificent courthouse. Today, even the courthouse has seen a transformation that is symbolic of the changes that have come to this once quiet West Texas tow > read more

Terlingua Ranch: A Simple Retreat

Published on 2011-06-14 13:21:06

Terlingua Ranch Resort (or Lodge) provides extreme solitude to visitors looking to experience the incredible beauty of the area without having to do any Big Bend National Park camping. Situated at the foot of the Corazones Peaks and Christmas Mountai > read more

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Published on 2011-06-10 02:00:00

Mondegreen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia > read more

Big Bend National Park Camping

Published on 2011-06-06 07:30:08

Edward Abbey, a leading author, environmentalist and wildlife advocate, once said of Big Bend, “I’d rather be broke down and lost in the wilds of Big Bend, any day, than wake up some morning in a penthouse suite high above the megalomania > read more

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Published on 2011-06-06 02:00:00

The Stranglers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Speed Of History > read more

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Published on 2011-06-05 02:00:00

Michael Konik - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia > read more

The Holland Hotel in Alpine, Texas

Published on 2011-06-02 15:48:47

Editor’s Note: Over the next couple of weeks, West Texas Weekly will be featuring articles from potential staff writers. We’ve asked these writers to tackle some of the more notable landmarks in the region. Next up is a piece on the Holland H > read more

Snow Skiing in Texas? Just a Drive Away

Published on 2011-06-01 17:15:06

Despite having vast open spaces and towering mountain tops, one thing West Texas does not have are snow covered slopes. The good news for locals and visitors alike is that snowy peaks can be found just a short drive away in New Mexico. Skiing excursi > read more

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Published on 2011-05-31 02:00:00

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The Marfa Lights: Enlightening in Many Ways

Published on 2011-05-30 16:57:41

Editor’s Note: Over the next couple of weeks, West Texas Weekly will be featuring articles from potential staff writers. We’ve asked these writers to tackle some of the more notable landmarks in the region. Next up is a piece on the Marfa > read more

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Published on 2011-05-30 02:00:00

Archie Karas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia > read more

The Starlight Theatre in Terlingua

Published on 2011-05-26 18:48:32

Editor’s Note: Over the next couple of weeks, West Texas Weekly will be featuring articles from potential staff writers. We’ve asked these writers to tackle some of the more notable landmarks in the region. First up is a piece on the Star > read more

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Published on 2011-05-20 02:00:00

Fenya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maria (play) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bobbie Gentry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia > read more

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Published on 2011-05-19 02:00:00

Benny Binion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia > read more

Contributors Wanted

Published on 2011-05-17 17:47:18

West Texas Weekly would like your input on the current events of the Big Bend, Alpine, Marfa, and Terlingua areas. If you are an aspiring journalist or writer with your finger on the pulse of the local community, then we’d like to hear from you > read more

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Published on 2011-05-08 02:00:00

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Published on 2011-05-06 02:00:00

Review of F.A.T.A.L. - RPGnet > read more

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Published on 2011-05-05 02:00:00

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Published on 2011-04-26 02:00:00

U/B Control, by Nate Chafe - A Magic: the Gathering Deck U/B Infect, by Daniel Ginder - A Magic: the Gathering Deck > read more

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Published on 2011-04-23 02:00:00

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Albuquerque, NM Page 1 - Leafly > read more

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Published on 2011-04-21 02:00:00

You are listening to Los Angeles > read more

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Published on 2011-04-18 02:00:00

Marijuana Might Be Legal in Canada by July | Death and Taxes > read more

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Published on 2011-04-17 02:00:00

Like Button - Facebook Developers > read more

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Published on 2011-04-13 02:00:00

Spanish Legal Vocabulary English-Spanish Vocabulary Quiz - Law Keep America Beautiful, Get A Haircut! Part Two - WFMU's Beware of the Blog > read more

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Published on 2011-04-12 02:00:00

Free Health Clinic Not Being Utilized By Locals - Albuquerque News Story - KOAT Albuquerque > read more

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Published on 2011-04-11 02:00:00

The Ten Principles of Good Design, Parts 1 and 2 : Daily MTG : Magic: The Gathering Home Page - Television Tropes & Idioms Stock Sound Effects - Television Tropes & Idioms Laws And Formulas - Television Tropes & Idioms > read more

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Published on 2011-04-10 02:00:00

Travian Manual > read more

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Published on 2011-04-09 02:00:00

Schneier on Security: Detecting Cheaters Another Jay On Earth (Jay-Z vs Brian Eno) Converting the Virtual Economy into Development Potential | infoDev.org > read more

What Does the I Ching Say?

Published on 2011-04-07 03:09:03

I consulted the I Ching and asked it, “With what attitude should I pursue West Texas Weekly?” Everything is a matter of timing, and the best advice on timing and planning comes from the study of I Ching, either as a microcosm of analysis > read more

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Published on 2011-04-07 02:00:00

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Machete Slingshot

Published on 2011-04-04 16:21:04

A new challenge arose from the clouds of the youtube community: Can you shoot a machete with a slingshot? Now a machete is a very heavy weapon, and strong rubber plus a very long draw was called for. This had to be a slingshot crossbow because the ru > read more

Fat Worm of Error

Published on 2011-04-04 04:22:21

ONE OF THE BEST SETS OF THE YEAR, THuS SO FAR…. Check out these articles on the Big Bend:The Classical Wineaux Reflects on Memories of Burgers PastDiaphragmsUgly Truth: The Local Newspapers Deserve to DieBig Bend Snips, August 21st 2009On The G > read more

Michael McDonald- I Keep Forgetting

Published on 2011-04-04 04:19:18

Check out these articles on the Big Bend:McDonald Observatory holds Open HouseAgitation FreeVandals target quirky artsy West Texas Prada MarfaMarfa Public RadioVinyl at Ringtail Records > read more

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Published on 2011-04-04 02:00:00

[Deck] Rock - MTG Salvation Forums > read more

Spirit- Morning Will Come

Published on 2011-04-03 16:18:23

Check out these articles on the Big Bend:Wind Energy in West TexasThree Marijuana Loads Yield 1,298 Pounds, Eight Illegal AliensA Guide to Green Businesses in the Big Bend Pt. 1: Eve’s GardenPsyche Grind II: The Vulva UndergroundWildfires Rage > read more

In Praise of YouTube/YouTube Week

Published on 2011-04-02 16:16:40

An explanation of YouTube Week on West Texas Weekly. > read more

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Published on 2011-04-02 02:00:00

[Archetype]The Rock > Standard Deck Help > The Wizards Community > read more

I AIN’T GONNA PEEPEE MY BED TONIGHT

Published on 2011-04-02 01:31:02

I AIN’T GONNA PEEPEE MY BED TONIGHT Check out these articles on the Big Bend:Feel the Force, MotherfuckerProof of the Unseen Spiritual WorldLast Patriot: I Ain’t Seen No Damn Birth Certificate5 Reasons I’m Glad that Jive Turkey Rand > read more

Last Patriot: Border Patrol Should Be Crackheads

Published on 2011-04-01 11:16:54

Use crackheads as human drug dogs. > read more

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Published on 2011-04-01 02:00:00

Jackson Lewis LLP | Locations Albuquerque Divorce lawyer, Santa Fe Divorce Lawyer, New Mexico Family Law Morris, Hall & Kinghorn Office Locations | Arizona Estate Planning Law Firms | New Mexico Estate Planning Law Firms Anusara Yoga > read more

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Published on 2011-03-31 02:00:00

Tambura - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cube Drafting Dot Com The Nation of Gods and Earths - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ettore Boiardi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia > read more

Psyche Grind II: The Vulva Underground

Published on 2011-03-30 19:24:38

Stag loops, X-ploitation movies, French porn, go go dancing and mondo mania meets psychedelic stomps, garage rock, Afrodelic freakouts, punk and Rolling Stones’ outtakes in another installment of M. Campbell’s Psyche Grind series. This one’s ca > read more

Big Bend Events for April

Published on 2011-03-30 12:07:26

[A gigantic thank you to Mike Perry of the Alpine Daily Planet for having the most comprehensive event list in the area. This list of local events was collected by him. If your event isn't listed here, simply leave it as a comment on the post.] March > read more

Last Patriot: I Ain’t Seen No Damn Birth Certificate

Published on 2011-03-30 04:27:02

The Last Patriot asks to see Barack Obama's birth certificate. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-29 02:00:00

Private Prison Promises Leave Texas Towns In Trouble : NPR Best And Worst Places To Live 2007: How We Worked It Out - Channel4 - 4Homes The Nintendo They've Tried to Forget: Gambling, Gangsters, and Love Hotels > read more

What is Creative Commons?

Published on 2011-03-28 19:23:50

A quick description of the Creative Commons restrictions on this blog. > read more

Aren’t You Afraid of Losing Your Marfa Audience?

Published on 2011-03-28 13:52:41

I am not afraid of losing my Marfa, Texas readership. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-28 02:00:00

Albuquerque Hookah Bars - Buy‌ Hookah Blog > read more

3rd Annual Big Bend Photography Contest

Published on 2011-03-27 18:03:34

A Big Bend, Texas photography contest with a cash prize. > read more

Vandals target quirky artsy West Texas Prada Marfa

Published on 2011-03-26 22:46:36

Vandals target quirky artsy West Texas Prada Marfa > read more

Vandals target quirky artsy West Texas Prada Marfa

Published on 2011-03-26 22:46:36

Vandals target quirky artsy West Texas Prada Marfa > read more

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Published on 2011-03-26 02:00:00

Whoopi Goldberg Was High During Oscar Acceptance Speech | EURweb > read more

Terlingua Green Scene

Published on 2011-03-25 23:11:12

The Green Scene is a renewable energy festival in the Terlingua Ghosttown, Texas. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-25 02:00:00

Legal Cover Letter, Sample Legal Cover Letters NM Department of Workforce Solutions job fairs NMBAR Homepage New Cars, Used Cars - Find Cars at AutoTrader.com > read more

John Hogan Band

Published on 2011-03-24 22:03:45

Andrew, dammit! You’ve unfacebooked yourself and I can’t send you the ten-millionth Jon Hogan Band gig invitation. I miss your grumpy green face in my friends list. How bracing a delight it is to find the WTW site again and read your “Contact > read more

Put Willie Nelson’s Cracker Ass in Jail

Published on 2011-03-24 21:56:37

Willie Nelson deserves 180 days in the hoosegow and a $10,000 fine for felony possession. > read more

Lessons From Terlingua 2: Live and Let Live

Published on 2011-03-24 13:52:35

Live and let live, a Terlingua lesson. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-24 02:00:00

Welcome to Pablo Cruise > read more

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Published on 2011-03-23 02:00:00

M & J Sanitary Tortilla Factory - Albuquerque, NM > read more

Gay in Texas (or anywhere)

Published on 2011-03-22 22:08:51

[Mark Glover is Contributing Editor Alpine. Click here to visit Trans-Pecos Science Moment for more of his thoughts on the Big Bend.] What’s it like to be gay out here? If you can survive the jokes: “Where do gays go for a swim?” Balma – hey > read more

Randy Quaid (Marfa’s Most Famous Citizen) Performs Star Whackers

Published on 2011-03-22 14:24:07

Randy Quaid sings about his travails in Marfa and Hollywood. > read more

Ugly Truth: All the Non-Profits in Marfa Haven’t Really Helped Anybody

Published on 2011-03-22 08:10:30

Non-profits in Marfa, Texas like Chinati and Ballroom do nothing to improve the quality of life where they are. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-22 02:00:00

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Ugly Truth: All the Non-Profits in Marfa Haven’t Really Helped Anybody

Published on 2011-03-21 20:10:30

Non-profits in Marfa, Texas like Chinati and Ballroom do nothing to improve the quality of life where they are. > read more

Lessons From Terlingua 1: Keep It Simple

Published on 2011-03-21 07:39:07

The most important lesson of the Terlingua lifestyle: keep it simple. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-21 02:00:00

Texas Bill Would Outlaw Discrimination Against Creationists | Mother Jones Parsley: The Coming Of The Antichrist Is Near | Right Wing Watch The Associated Press: Texas silver mine gets new life after 1942 closure Cannabis Guild HOME PAGE Super Lemon > read more

10 Reasons I Hate Padre’s Marfa

Published on 2011-03-20 12:31:30

Padre's Marfa is a dysfunctional shithole of a bar in Marfa, Texas. > read more

Supermoon!

Published on 2011-03-19 23:39:43

The “supermoon” occurs when a new or full moon is in its closest orbit to our planet. Saturday the moon was 356,577 kilometers away, the closest it’s been in 18 years. Pic snapped by reader Chi Chi Lowenstein (thanks Chi Chi!). > read more

Getting Mine

Published on 2011-03-19 18:59:45

[This article was submitted by Joan R. Neubauer of the DMPTHA. Thanks Joan!] Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. President John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961 After more than a decade of fi > read more

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Published on 2011-03-19 02:00:00

LARRY WESSEL'S ICONOCLAST -- The Boyd Rice Documentary > read more

Terlingua, Texas By the Book

Published on 2011-03-18 07:29:14

A summary of the history and geography of Terlingua. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-17 02:00:00

The Nice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Clouds (60s rock band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jar of Tang story - FritzWiki > read more

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Published on 2011-03-16 02:00:00

Networking Business Cards: An Essential Job-Search Tool A Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way into the Hidden Job Market > read more

Tierra Grande Master Naturalist 2011 Training Announced

Published on 2011-03-15 21:01:53

The local Tierra Grande chapter of Master Naturalists (TGMN) has announced the schedule for their 2011 training sessions. This year’s training incorporates some new locations and some new instructors. Persons interested in participating in the 2011 > read more

marfalist.org Is a Pathetic Group of Freeloaders and Scammers

Published on 2011-03-15 17:22:28

marfalist.org is a collection of freeloading hipsters and exclusionary assholes. > read more

WTW Does What It Wants To

Published on 2011-03-15 16:05:57

I can do what I want. The FCC doesn’t control the Internet yet. So we can talk about things that other people don’t talk about. You are reading the frontier of journalism. Total freedom and an international audience. Be a part of it. Comm > read more

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Published on 2011-03-15 02:00:00

Travian Toolbox : Homepage Psychedelic icon Owsley Stanley dies in Australia | Ampersand | National Post Milton H. Erickson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Terrene Hookah, LLC - Home VRC Investigations - Investigation Professional Services Hookah > read more

This Worthless Mexican Wiped His Butt With Old Glory

Published on 2011-03-14 06:49:24

The Last Patriot starts a feud with the Shitting Bandito. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-14 03:00:00

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Uriel/Arzachel

Published on 2011-03-13 14:09:55

Formed while Hillage, Campbell and Stewart were at the City of London School, they initially played covers of Cream, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and The Nice. After Hillage left in mid-1968 to attend university, the remaining tr > read more

Gas Buddy for Midland Odessa

Published on 2011-03-12 15:55:34

High gas prices adversely affect the Big Bend region. > read more

A Look Inside John Well’s Field Lab

Published on 2011-03-10 03:34:53

Videos and text of John Wells, founder of the the Field Lab, an experiment in renewable energy. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-10 02:00:00

Gang Rape of Schoolgirl, and Arrests, Shake Texas Town - NYTimes.com Heather Small - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Welcome, Andrew! | LinkedIn "Watchgator" seized protecting pot plants | Local News | PE.com | Southern California News | N > read more

Goodbye, Assholes

Published on 2011-03-09 21:17:04

Texas is a shithole and I'm leaving. > read more

Internet Download: Adults Only

Published on 2011-03-09 11:47:05

SEBASTIAN TOTAL (X rated)Uploaded by revenge001. – Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more. Check out these articles on the Big Bend:Number StationsSwitch to Mozilla FirefoxA Quick Guide to TwitterLOLcatzAdvertise Your Restaurant Her > read more

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Published on 2011-03-09 02:00:00

You are listening to Los Angeles Who Rules America: Wealth, Income, and Power Earth's Holocaust by Nathaniel Hawthorne ♠Poker Probabilities -- by the Wizard of Odds The median 5-card stud poker hand is ace,king,queen,jack,6 or 7. There are 129 > read more

Auto Trader: For Sale in Brewster County

Published on 2011-03-08 14:59:27

Brontley Backhoe, 1959 Mercedes Benz and 1975 Volkswagen Thing for sale in Brewster County. > read more

America Is Not Broke

Published on 2011-03-08 02:59:55

Michael Moore's inspiring speech in Madison, WI. > read more

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Published on 2011-03-08 02:00:00

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Agitation Free

Published on 2011-03-07 08:41:55

Agitation Free was a German experimental krautrock band. The band was formed in 1967 with Michael “Fame” Günther (bass), Lutz “Lüül” Ulbrich (guitar), Lutz Ludwig Kramer (guitar) and Christopher Franke (drums). They were in > read more

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Published on 2011-03-07 02:00:00

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I’m Begging You For Help!

Published on 2011-03-06 16:33:39

I’ve given up on ever making a profit with West Texas Weekly. My income from it is about $10 a month; this is probably just enough to cover internet hosting fees. I do this because I love it. I do it because the West Texas local newspapers are > read more

You Have More Money in Your Wallet than Bank of America Paid in Taxes

Published on 2011-03-06 08:56:45

[This timely and excellent piece of progressive journalism is taken from thinkprogress.org.] Today, hundreds of thousands of people comprising a Main Street Movement — a coalition of students, the retired, union workers, public employees, and other > read more

Links for 2011-03-05 [del.icio.us]

Published on 2011-03-06 02:00:00

Texas Bill Could Make Pot Possession Like Traffic Ticket - Toke of the Town News Flash: Man Caught Masturbating In Pile of Cow Poop…Again > read more

Captain Beefheart’s Ten Commandments of Guitar Playing

Published on 2011-03-05 08:50:10

1. Listen to the birds That’s where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren’t going anywhe > read more

Willie Nelson Poll Results

Published on 2011-03-04 09:46:01

The question was: What should happen to Willie Nelson because of his recent West Texas marijuana arrest? 50% of you felt that cannabis should be legalized and no one punished for its use. 40% of you felt that Willie Nelson is no better than anybody e > read more

West Texas Weekly Interviews a Typical Big Bend Rancher

Published on 2011-03-03 01:54:56

A satirical look at Big Bend ranching. > read more

Big Bend Park Flasher

Published on 2011-03-02 06:24:49

Nude photos of breasts from Big Bend National Park. > read more

Big Bend Events for March

Published on 2011-03-01 18:17:44

Big Bend events for the month of March, 2011. > read more

Amon Duul II

Published on 2011-03-01 08:44:54

The band emerged from the radical West German commune scene of the late 1960s, with others in the same commune including the future founders of the Red Army Faction. Founding members are Chris Karrer, Dieter Serfas, Falk Rogner, John Weinzierl and Re > read more

Alpine Texas Cowboy Poetry Festival

Published on 2011-02-28 09:32:04

Cowboy Poetry is ridiculous. I have never heard a good cowboy poem (I like Phillip Larkin myself: I work all day, and get half-drunk at night./Waking at four to soundless dark, I stare./In time the curtain-edges will grow light./Till then I see what& > read more

Comrade Jigaboo, or Obama’s Real Story

Published on 2011-02-26 03:42:47

The Last Patriot tells the truth about Barack Obama. > read more

Comrade Jigaboo, or Obama’s Real Story

Published on 2011-02-26 03:42:47

The Last Patriot tells the truth about Barack Obama. > read more

Foxtrot Yankee Hotel (fie on Wilco!)

Published on 2011-02-24 15:56:41

Retrieve thee past like a prayer Bringing it back into the light What was yesterday will reform today To retrieve lost lives, lost loves Retrieve lost words, ideas overcome [Much respect to Creative Commons pioneers Irdial who have made these number > read more

MONSIEUR ANTIPYRINE’S MANIFESTo

Published on 2011-02-21 15:41:35

DADA is our intensity: it erects inconsequential bayonets and the Sumatral head of German babies; Dada is life with neither bedroom slippers nor parallels; it is against and for unity and definately against the future; we are wise enough to know that > read more

DADA EXCITES EVERYTHING

Published on 2011-02-18 15:28:54

DADA knows everything. DADA spits everything out. BUT . . . . . . . . . HAS DADA EVER SPOKEN TO YOU: about Italy about accordions about women’s pants about the fatherland about sardines about Fiume about Art (you exaggerate my friend) about gen > read more

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Published on 2011-02-15 13:14:39

Agitation Free Pekka Airaksinen (Sperm) Airway (Los Angeles Free Music Society) Albrecht D Alcatraz Älgarnas Trädgård ALL-7-70 (Alan Sondheim) Alternative TV Alvaro Peña-Rojas (The 101ers) Ame Son AMM Amon Düül Amon Düül II Anal Magic and Rev > read more

uncleen

Published on 2011-02-12 19:11:15

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psychopathic is thee neu thin

Published on 2011-02-09 18:55:56

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Cense’s Adventures with Nutmeg

Published on 2011-02-06 18:49:57

Cense's Adventure with Nutmeg > read more

une bouchère

Published on 2011-02-03 18:46:13

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A Little More on the Burro Lady

Published on 2010-12-30 14:03:16

Judy Ann Magers, the Burro Lady, remains an enigmatic symbol of West Texas. > read more

Mission Statement of Alpine Cowboys

Published on 2010-12-29 10:05:12

Mission statement of the new Alpine Cowboys. > read more

Last Patriot: I Got Some New Laws for that Ass

Published on 2010-12-28 03:24:46

The Last Patriot outlines your duties as a citizen. > read more

Wikileaks: Secret/Confidential Diplomatic Cables Concerning Mexico

Published on 2010-12-27 02:45:08

CableGate diplomatic cables concerning Mexico. > read more

Big Bend Events, January 2011

Published on 2010-12-26 23:01:07

Events for the Big Bend, January 2011. > read more

True Grit: A Film Review

Published on 2010-12-26 15:43:23

West Texas Weekly reviews 'True Grit', a film of regional note because of Ty Mitchell's role in it. > read more

Obama on White Velvet

Published on 2010-12-26 00:41:05

Barack Obama Show Up On White Velvet > read more

Night Before Christmas (Texas Style)

Published on 2010-12-25 12:12:17

A parody of the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" set in Texas. > read more

X-mas Wishes

Published on 2010-12-25 09:50:40

PFC Adam Travis wishes his family season's greetings from Basra, Iraq. > read more