Dispatches from Marfa High School
As the pandemic begins to end in Texas and America, what are you most looking forward to? Andru: My hopes for the future are that we’ll finally have our lives get back to normal or at least kinda...
View ArticleMarfa students headed to UIL regionals in San Angelo next week
MARFA – On March 26, the science team from Marfa High School placed first at a UIL competition that was held in Fort Davis. The team now gets the chance to compete in the regional competition on April...
View ArticleMISD School Board discusses Hunter Gym, budget shortfalls
MARFA – The MISD School Board met on March 31 with all members present and sped through the agenda with a couple surprises and no disagreements. Every issue that required a vote passed unanimously....
View ArticlePresidio students earn medals at academic UIL competition
TORNILLO — Presidio High School students traveled to Tornillo, Texas, on Saturday, March 27, to compete in the District Academic UIL competition. Students competed in Current Issues and Events,...
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Texas reopens By Taylynn Texas reopens: Is this a good idea or bad? Many people are wondering that same question! Many people have died because of COVID. This mandate from the governor means Texas can...
View ArticleKinucan exits provost position at Sul Ross
ALPINE — Robert Kinucan is stepping down as a provost at Sul Ross State University. News of the resignation, which officially took effect on Monday, first came from an email sent out to Sul Ross...
View ArticleHonor Roll at Marfa ISD
Marfa ISD is proud to announce the following students earned a place on the A Honor Roll, A-B Honor Roll or Perfect Attendance for the fourth grading period of the year. A Honor Roll 3rd Grade:...
View ArticleDispatches from journalism class
Ms. Adele Powers: The nine freshmen in my high school journalism class have reported many breaking MHS stories this year. In our monthly newsletter, they’ve covered Homecoming 2020, the new kid at...
View ArticleWhat to know about this year’s PISD yearbooks
PRESIDIO — Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, yearbook sales are off to a late start this year at Presidio High School. But nonetheless, student yearbook staff — including Kelly Baeza, Mirtha...
View ArticleWell-known musician virtually visits MISD students
MARFA — Marfa Elementary School students had a visit from singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Joachim Cooder Friday afternoon for a question-and-answer session via Zoom. Cooder, the son of iconic...
View ArticleFriday deadline to file for Marfa school board
MARFA — The Marfa ISD School Board is having its next election on May 2, and interested candidates have until tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m. to file. While the board has seven members, only two seats —...
View ArticleState bill seeks new parent school for Sul Ross
ALPINE — Sul Ross State University could soon have a new parent organization. Roland Gutierrez, the new Democratic state senator for District 19, on Monday filed a bill to transfer SRSU and its...
View ArticleNew school semester, same old COVID
WEST TEXAS — Schools returned to session this month, entering their third semester marked by COVID-19. As students, teachers and staff prepare for new lessons, familiar hurdles have already risen once...
View ArticleDon’t Mess with Texas scholarship contest opens to high school seniors
AUSTIN — Applications are now available for the 2021 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest. This contest recognizes Texas high school seniors who are taking an active role in litter prevention in...
View ArticlePresidio ISD goes remote, nixing plans to cut virtual learning
PRESIDIO — As coronavirus cases have risen in Presidio, and as the local school district has steadily rolled back virtual learning, families in the city have for weeks protested and written petitions...
View Article‘Tech the Halls Marfa’ fundraises for classroom technology
MARFA — This holiday season, Marfa PTO is raising money to purchase additional classroom technology for Marfa ISD students through their “Tech the Halls Marfa” fundraiser. Marfa students are using...
View ArticlePresidio ISD temporarily reverts to all-virtual classes as local schools...
TRI-COUNTY — As in-person-only classes continue at Alpine High School despite a rise in local cases, sophomore Julianna Cote has started a grim new after-school routine. When she gets home, she cleans...
View ArticleMore planned cuts to virtual learning spark protests in Presidio
PRESIDIO — Like many in Presidio right now, Alondra Flores is angry at the local school district. A student at Sul Ross State University, she’s been attending classes virtually from her home in...
View ArticleMultiple school districts shutter in-person learning for now
TRI-COUNTY — After deciding virtual learning wasn’t working for students, many school districts in the Big Bend have cut back on those options. But now, faced with rising case counts in the region and...
View ArticleSchools cut back on virtual learning as tri-county sees rising cases, falling...
TRI-COUNTY — Faced with rising reports of failing grades and truancy, many local school officials are deciding the cost-benefit of virtual learning just isn’t working anymore. It’s a problem seen...
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