Inside Big Bend National Park

December 9, 2011

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 [...]

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This Week in West Texas: The Cowboy Christmas Ball, Nothing Beside Remains Weekend in Marfa, Lights in the Sky at the Starlight Theater and more!

December 4, 2011

This Week in Alpine: • December 9th – The Cowboy Christmas Ball will be held this weekend at the Granada Theater. This annual event is regarded as one of the “events of the year” by many residents. Tickets can be purchased at Big Bend Saddlery and Johnson’s Feed & Western Store or through Chance Campbell, SRSU [...]

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This Week in West Texas: The Annual Mountain Country Christmas Bazaar in Alpine, The Drakes at the Railroad Blues and More!

November 27, 2011

This Week in Alpine: • December 2nd-3rd – The Annual Mountain Country Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Alpine Civic Center starting on Friday afternoon. This event is sponsored by the Women’s Club of Alpine and the City of Alpine. Join the fun from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to [...]

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Thank you for visiting West Texas Weekly!

November 22, 2011

We are so pleased that you have chosen to use our site as your guide to the best that West Texas has to offer. We are working daily to add new features that will help you plan your trip. There are a myriad of options when it comes to choosing the best hotels, restaurants and [...]

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“Desert Blues” in Marfa

November 21, 2011

Taureg energy metered over the Capri stage last Thursday night in Marfa as the motor coach traveling Bedoiun band “Tinariwen” pumped the sound of a different desert into the West Texas air. Surreal, at times you expected the six man band to drop their electric guitars, pull off their kufeyas and reveal L.A. smiles, but [...]

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This Week in West Texas: The West Texas 25 Benefit at the Granada Theater, 5K/10K Turkey Trot in Marfa, Thanksgiving Celebrations and More!

November 20, 2011

This Week in Alpine: • November 26th – The Granada Theater is the place to be if you want to have a great time while contributing to a worthy cause. The event is taking place as a fundraiser for the West Texas 25, a group of horses that were part of an abuse investigation earlier this [...]

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Visiting Big Bend National Park

November 18, 2011

Big Bend National Park is part of the vast Chihuahuan Desert that extends from Central Mexico into Southern New Mexico. This culturally rich area is known for being rugged and remote. While these features are part of what draws many visitors to the area, they are also the top two reasons why you should plan [...]

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This Week in West Texas: Art Walk 2011 in Alpine, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Much More!!

November 14, 2011

This Week in Alpine: • November 18th-19th – Art Walk 2011 is here!! This lively event will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Over 23 galleries will be part of this annual event. The Budweiser stage on Fifth Street will feature live music both nights. Musical guests include: Augie [...]

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This Week in West Texas: The Jimmy LaFave Music Road Songwriter Rendezvous in Lajitas, Havilah Rand at Padre’s Marfa and More!

November 6, 2011

This Week in Alpine: • November 11th – The Annual Chamber of Commerce Texas Hold ‘em Roundup will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Winners will receive prizes and everyone is sure to have fun, so head out to the Alpine Country Club and try to catch your lucky card on the river! [...]

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Marfa Lodging

November 1, 2011

Marfa is full of fantastic restaurants, magnificent art galleries and diverse gift shops, but the abundance of unique lodging options make it the perfect place to set-up camp as you explore West Texas.   Historic Marfa Hotels Many of Marfa’s most desired hotels have been accommodating guests for decades. The Hotel Paisano and the Thunderbird [...]

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