A black bear was found dead along the highway near Shafter on Monday, another wildlife mortality in a part of … More
Category: Shafter
Public comment period opens for Shafter Mine wastewater permit renewal in Presidio County
The public comment period is now open for the proposed renewal of the wastewater discharge permit associated with the Shafter … More
Big Bend Times Seeking Writers, Photographers, and Community Contributors Across the Region
Bend Times is expanding its coverage and is seeking contributors across all communities in the region, including Alpine, Balmorhea, Fort … More
Support Independent Journalism in Texas: Why Your Subscription Matters
At a time when independent journalism faces increasing financial and algorithmic pressure, your direct support makes a real difference. By … More
Silver project near Marfa changes hands as Australia-listed company eyes restart
An Australia-listed mining company has announced the acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Presidio County, a historic West Texas … More
Echoes of Silver: Exploring Shafter, Texas
Once a thriving silver mining town, Shafter, Texas now stands as a hauntingly beautiful reminder of the past. Big Bend … More
Water and Wastewater Projects Progressing Across Presidio County, Report Says
In a report to The Big Bend Sentinel, Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District General Manager Trey Gerfers detailed the … More
Big Bend Times Continues to Grow in Online Reach, Outperforming Several Regional Sites
A recent SpyFu SEO performance report shows that the Big Bend Times continues to strengthen its digital presence in the … More
Border Apprehensions Drop Sharply in Trump’s First Month; Big Bend Sector Sees Smallest Shift
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehensions dropped 81% between January and February 2025, marking a dramatic shift in the … More
Questions Raised Over Transparency in Big Bend Sector’s Use of Border Security Funds
Counties in the Big Bend/Marfa Sector, including Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio, have received substantial funding through Operation Lone Star … More