This year’s Couchfest at the Marathon Motel & RV Park raised a total of $5,572.76, with all proceeds benefiting the … More
Category: Marathon
Marathon Public Library Launches $10,000 Matching Gift Challenge
The Marathon Public Library has launched a $10,000 fall matching challenge from the Fasken Foundation, giving donors the opportunity to … More
Marathon ISD Hiring Part-Time Curriculum Director and Instructional Coach
The Marathon Independent School District (ISD) is seeking a Part-Time Curriculum Director/Instructional Coach to join its team for the 2025–2026 … More
Marathon and Alpine Firefighters Contain Overnight Structure Fire on South 6th Street
Firefighters from the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) and Alpine Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) worked through the night to contain … More
Marathon Public Library Wins 2025 Beacon Award for Rural Impact
The Marathon Public Library has been honored with the 2025 Beacon Award for Rural Impact – Big Bend Region, recognizing … More
BBQ Star Charlie McKenna to Headline Gage Hotel’s 3rd Annual BBQ Pachanga in Marathon
Award-winning pitmaster and restaurateur Charlie McKenna, a two-time World Barbecue Champion and founder of Lillie’s Q, will headline the 3rd … More
Big Bend Times Publisher David Flash Drives Record Growth at K&M Steam Cleaning
Big Bend Times publisher David Flash has been just as effective in business as in journalism. Since joining K&M Steam … More
Fire Damages Multiple Businesses on Alpine’s West Side Early Saturday
Fire crews from Alpine and Marathon battled a large blaze early Saturday morning that heavily damaged a cluster of businesses … More
Vehicle Fire Contained Before Spreading to Home in Marathon
The Marathon Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) responded to a structure fire on North 8th Street at approximately 8:30 p.m. on … More
Award-Winning Chef Mike Robinson Returns to the Gage Hotel for Exclusive Culinary Event
The Gage Hotel in Marathon has announced the return of Michelin-starred restaurateur, chef, and hunter Mike Robinson for this year’s … More