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Brewster County officials are holding a special meeting where they’ll review and discuss – and potentially take action on – the county budget.
That commissioner’s meeting takes place Tuesday, July 29 at the county courthouse beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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As the state’s lawmakers consider redrawing congressional maps during a special legislative session, some are condemning the effort.
As the Texas Tribune reports, the unusual attempt to redraw congressional boundaries in the state comes after pressure from President Donald Trump, who wants to boost the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House ahead of the midterms.
The West Texas public hearing on the effort will be tomorrow (TUESDAY). State Senator Cesar Blanco – whose district includes parts of the Big Bend – is calling for people to register for the hearing. You can find the link to register at Sen. Blanco’s Instagram.
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This week, the Small Business Development Center at Sul Ross State University in Alpine will host a training session on marketing with a small budget.
In this workshop, you’ll learn what mistakes to avoid, how to build a cohesive marketing plan that creates impact, and the secret weapon to budget marketing that works.
The training session is Wednesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to noon.
For more information, visit sbdc.sulross.edu/alpine/seminar-training-calendar/
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This week, celebrate Big Bend Black Bears weekend in Alpine. The two-day event starts Friday, August 1 at 5th Street Gallery, where artist Chris Ruggia will showcase his original bear paintings and drawings from 5 to 7 p.m.
Then on Saturday, at 2 p.m. head to Front Street Books for a talk on the latest research from the Borderlands Research Institute.
As part of the events, Chris is giving away a limited edition painting – to enter, visit his website chrisruggia.com.
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Sul Ross State University has opened registration for student orientation. If you’re entering the university, get ready to kickstart your journey at “Sully Start Up” – where you’ll meet fellow students, explore campus and discover what opportunities you might have at Sul Ross.
The next orientation date is August 22.
For more information – including a link to RSVP to orientation – head to the Sul Ross State University Facebook.
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In August, the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute will hold its annual BBQ and auction fundraiser.
The event happens Saturday, August 9 at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens. Doors open at 3:45 followed by a live and silent auction, a BBQ dinner and live music.
You can find more information – including tickets to the event and details on becoming an event underwriter – at cdri.org.
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Registration is now open for the next Texas Master Naturalist program.
The first session for new members will be next month – on Saturday, August 23, at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center. The first class will focus on understanding the geological and biological events that have resulted in the Big Bend ecosystems we see today.
For the complete training schedule, and to register for the upcoming classes, visit txmn.org/tierra/.
Registration closes Friday, August 1.
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The nonprofit group Friends of the Ruidosa Church is collecting stories, memories and information about the historic church in Ruidosa – El Corazón Sagrado de la Iglesia de Jesús.
If you have personal experiences or family history to share, email tori@themudlab.com or rebecca.potts@yale.edu.
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