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County officials will hold their next commissioners meeting tomorrow. The agenda includes department updates, including a report from the Big Bend Public Library. Commissioners will also discuss and take possible action to renew or modify the county’s burn ban.
The commissioner’s meeting is tomorrow morning at 9:30 at the Brewster County Courthouse, located at 201 W. Ave. E.
You can find a full agenda at brewstercounty.gov
On Wednesday, May 28, head to the Davis Mountains State Park for a walk to learn all about the birds that call the region home and the ones that are just passing through.
The Davis Mountains are a well-known destination for birds, and throughout the half-mile walk, you’ll become familiar with the migratory birds the area sees and the ones that live here year-round, from acorn woodpeckers and the woodhouse scrub-jay to the montezuma quail.
The bird hike takes place Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30. Anyone interested should head to the park’s interpretive center and begin the hike from there.
For a list of other park events happening this month, head to the Davis Mountains State Park website.
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The city of Alpine has been named one of just six cities in the state to participate in a Smithsonian traveling exhibit that tells the stories of intrepid Americans in small towns across the nation, past and present.
According to a press release, the Texas Historical Commission will work with the city and other selected rural communities in Texas as they embark on nearly two years of training and preparation to host the Smithsonian.
You can find more information about the initiative at the historical commission’s website.
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The Alpine Cowboys kick off the 2025 season this week. Their first home game is May 28 against the Pecos Bills.
You can find the team’s schedule – and get tickets – online at alpine.pecosleague.com/
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This summer, Ballroom Marfa will open a new exhibit called “Los Encuentros” – it’s a collection of work by several artists focusing on the “elevation of materials from everyday life.”
The exhibition’s artists work in combining various art styles – from painting and sculpture to installation.
The opening reception for “Los Encuentros” is July 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Ballroom Marfa is located at 108 E. San Antonio St.
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Fort Davis is gearing up for their Fourth of July celebration — and as part of the annual event, they’re also hosting the “Coolest 5K in Texas” race.
The race, which benefits the Fort Davis Higher Education Foundation, will be on Friday, July 4, at the Jeff Davis County Park. You can pick up your packet the morning of the race, any time between 7:15 and 7:45. The 1K fun run starts at 8, and the full 5K race begins at 8:30.
To register or for more information, head to fortdavisef.org
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Viva Big Bend is this summer, and you can enter for a chance to win two VIP passes!
The annual festival — featuring over 65 shows across 12 different venues across the Big Bend — is from July 23 to 27.
To enter, head to visitalpinetx.com.The winner will be selected on June 23.
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