Buying a Home in West Texas in 2012

January 11, 2012

The real estate market in West Texas continues to thrive while housing sales in other areas of the country are slow to recover from the national economic crisis. For purchasers ready to buy in 2012, West Texas offers a stable job market and a better long-term outlook than those regions harder hit by recent economic [...]

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Staying Busy in Fort Davis

January 5, 2012

Fort Davis is a small town with a whole lot of personality! It may have fewer paved streets than the other major cities in the Tri-county area, but Fort Davis is a wonderful place to live and an even better place to visit. From the world-renowned McDonald Observatory to the National Historic Site, this friendly [...]

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This Week in West Texas: New Year’s Eve Celebrations, Children’s Art Classes at the Chinati Foundation and more!

December 26, 2011

This Week in Alpine: December 31st – The Railroad Blues will host The Lovelies on Saturday night. This rock powerhouse will provide the perfect soundtrack to take you into the New Year! The night will feature lots of party favors, champagne at midnight, a balloon drop & more! The fun starts at 10 p.m. December [...]

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This Week in West Texas: The 22nd Annual Live Nativity Scene, Grupo de la Paz at the Railroad Blues and more!

December 19, 2011

This Week in Alpine: • December 19th – 20th – Head to Kokernot Lodge and check out the 22nd Annual live Nativity Scene. Performances start at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The scene will only be available Monday and Tuesday night, so don’t miss out! • December 22nd – The Railroad Blues will feature two [...]

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This Week in West Texas: THE Who Said Vaudeville, Was Dead? Show at the Starlight Theater, the 4th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Businesses in Alpine and much more!

December 11, 2011

This Week in Alpine: • December 12th – Pottery by Antonio Gonzalez will be on display in the Main Gallery of the Francois Fine Arts Building at Sul Ross State University beginning this Monday. • December 14th – Hillside Baptist Church will host singer-songwriter Amy Shreve for a harp concert this Wednesday night. She will perform Christmas [...]

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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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