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Border wall projects in the Big Bend region of West Texas - where the idea has long been considered unnecessary or just infeasible - could move forward within weeks. Details from @MarfaRadio: marfapublicradio.org/news/2026-02-1…

South of Marfa, in the rugged Chinati Mountains, a new public park is starting to take shape. @MarfaRadio got a sneak peek. Great story and photos by @mkcant: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-12-1…

"A Whole Other Country from Marfa Public Radio uncovers a Midwestern transplant's fight to create his own Republic of Texas in the '90s. It's a wild, Western ride." npr.org/2025/11/20/g-s…

Our new podcast at @MarfaRadio featured on this @NPR list of bingeworthy podcasts for Thanksgiving week! npr.org/2025/11/20/g-s…

In West Texas - Midland ISD is launching an independent audit amid allegations that students with disabilities were abused in their elementary school classroom. The latest from @MarfaRadio: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-11-2…

One of the many unique things @MarfaRadio does is a Dia de los Muertos music show - you can submit a song dedication/share a memory of someone here - and then tune in 10/31 at 11 AM: marfapublicradio.org/events

If you haven't been listening to @MarfaRadio's new podcast about the 90's Republic of Texas standoff in the Davis Mountains you're missing out. Ep 4 is out now - about the moment when things got serious: marfapublicradio.org/2025-10-22/epi… Whole show: marfapublicradio.org/podcast/a-whol…

Trump admin’s “Smart Wall” plan includes a number of projects in the Big Bend region, though it appears for now the national park would be spared from physical barriers. Here’s what we know at @MarfaRadio: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-10-2…

Big Bend area mobile mammograms program moving forward after investigation into inconclusive reports. Detailed reporting on this important issue from @mkcant for @MarfaRadio: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-10-2…

In Presidio County - an official’s bid for higher office has led to a political dustup after he was removed from his seat by the very person he could face off against in next year’s mid-term elections. Details from @MarfaRadio's new reporter @mkcant: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-10-1…

First eps of @MarfaRadio's new podcast on the ill-fated "Republic of Texas" movement of the 90's, the Davis Mountains and the ideal of Mythic Texas are out now. Expertly reported and produced the way only a local public radio station could: marfapublicradio.org/podcast/a-whol…

Very excited to welcome @mkcant to @MarfaRadio as our new reporter! Mary has done stellar, tireless work at @bigbendsentinel for the past 4 years and her deep knowledge of West Texas is a huge asset to our team: marfapublicradio.org/highlight/2025…

This week Presidio County commissioners voted to defund a longtime county-owned golf course and park, though one official who opposed the move says they'll remain open to the public for now. Details for @MarfaRadio: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-08-2…

On this week's @nprpolitics podcast - a mention of @MarfaRadio's sleepcast! Listen around 19:00 for a clip of our special new ep of Marfa Public Radio Puts You To Sleep - featuring - The Rescissions Act of 2025 💤 npr.org/2025/07/25/125…

Reminder that @MarfaRadio is hiring a reporter! Deadline for applications is tomorrow - Friday, 7/25. Details here: marfapublicradio.org/careers

Here are the details of the emergency fundraising campaign @MarfaRadio launched today: marfapublicradio.org/emergency

This is a moment for us to listen deeply to our community and reimagine how we serve you. Read a letter from our Executive Director Anne Pitts Marozas here: marfapublicradio.org/highlight/2025…

Marfa Public Radio is seeking an experienced journalist to cover critical, timely local news across a vast swath of rural West Texas, from the remote Big Bend region to the bustling Permian Basin oilfield. Details: marfapublicradio.org/careers

20-year-old from Presidio killed in what local authorities called a "random" shooting just south of the border in Ojinaga, Mexico. For @MarfaRadio: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-07-0…

Flooding in @BigBendNPS has led to campers being moved, roads and backcountry campsites being closed, park said in a press release this evening. Updates: marfapublicradio.org/news/2025-07-0…