The group charged with economic development for the city of Presidio is working to reset its priorities following the resignations of its top two officials. The personnel shakeups stem from conflict over the management and priorities of the Presidio Municipal Development District.

El noticiero semanal de Marfa Public Radio es un resumen de las principales historias de la semana de nuestros reporteros y socios de NPR en todo el estado.

The Permian Basin Quality of Place Conservancy, a local nonprofit, had been pursuing an agreement with the city to renovate and manage the park. On Tuesday though, the Midland City Council rejected the proposed lease and development agreement — seemingly ending the years-long project.

The county is moving forward with a plan to hire a company to identify short-term rental owners who aren’t paying required hotel occupancy taxes – often called “HOT” taxes – an ongoing problem in the Big Bend region’s booming tourism industry.