In El Paso on Friday, a federal judge issued a temporary injunction halting the construction of all border barriers and security infrastructure in the Big Bend.
In a legal filing outlining the ruling, federal judge Kathleen Cardone wrote that the injunction takes effect immediately and that the federal government shall not QUOTE “build border barrier or related infrastructure, or engage in any construction or ground disturbing activities.”
According to the outlet Inside Climate News, the lawsuit takes aim at the federal government’s waiving of federal laws to fast-track barrier construction by stating the Big Bend is an area of “high illegal entry.” Attorneys argued the plaintiffs are suffering and will continue to suffer harm if border wall construction continues.
The plaintiffs include the Center for Biological Diversity, a local nonprofit and a riverguide in Terlingua.
Customs and Border Protection told Marfa Public Radio that the agency stands by their assessment and remains QUOTE “confident in our legal authorities to secure the border while preserving the unique landscape of the Big Bend region.”
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This morning (MONDAY), the group Tri-County Voter Promoters is hosting a voter registration event in Alpine.
The group will be in Alpine at Sul Ross’ Morgan University Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Election day is November 3. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Friday, Oct. 23.
Early voting begins October 19 and runs through Oct 30.
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Tomorrow (TUESDAY), the pet adoption agency One Tale at a Time will host a pet clinic in Van Horn.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6 the nonprofit will provide clinic services for pets of residents in Van Horn and Culberson County.
For more information and to register for the clinic services, head to otatwtx.org/clinic.
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Next week, head to Fort Stockton for the Pecos County Wildlife, Technology and Management Seminar.
The event is hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Borderlands Research Institute, and will give landowners and ranchers tools, information and guidance to help them with wildlife management.
The event is $20 and will be Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the AgriLife Extension office for Pecos County.
For more information, contact Dalton York at 432-336-2541.
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A reminder: the local nonprofit Alpine Community Projects – funded by a grant from AARP – is holding a contest to design backyard cottages for the town’s older populations.
According to the group, these kinds of buildings are also known as ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. And the nonprofit sees them as one part of the solution to having enough appropriate housing for elders, close to friends and family.
You can find the application to submit your design at alpinecommunityprojects.org.
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Later this month, the Marfa100 takes place, bringing together cyclists from across the region and state. Cyclists can choose between the 100K and 50K races – and both distances head down a scenic stretch of ranch road 2810 in Presidio County.
The race is Saturday, October 17. And registration is limited. If you can’t ride but want to help out with the race – the Marfa100 is looking for volunteers.
Head to marfa100.com to either register for the race or to sign up to volunteer.
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The Alpine Humane Society is looking for donations for a silent auction later this month to support their pet-care efforts in the Big Bend.
The auction is part of the nonprofit’s annual fundraising event “Dia de los Quesos.”
The nonprofit asks you to consider donating collectibles, art, jewelry, tools, musical instruments, or other items of value. The nonprofit will also accept sponsorships for the event of $100 or more.
All donations are eligible for a tax-deductible donation receipt.
If interested, contact the Alpine Humane Society at 432-837-2532, or you can email maryanne@alpinehumanesociety.org.
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