Ari Snider

Petro and Halyna Terzi in their new apartment in Auburn, Maine. The Terzis fled Ukraine in the early days of the war and lived with a family in Poland while they waited for their tourist visas.

Some Ukrainian refugees find new homes in Maine with help from a fellow expat

Ari Snider

Without help from a resettlement agency, many Ukrainians rely on family or volunteers. Oleg Opalnyk, who has lived in Maine since 2001 and owns rental properties, is supporting 11 Ukrainian evacuees.

At Midland Memorial Hospital, Officials See Steep Drop In Vaccine Demand, Despite Steady Supply

Mitch Borden

Hospitals across West Texas are continuing their efforts to vaccinate as many people as possible for COVID-19, but some regions are seeing the demand for…

Quiet And Loud: Finding Comfort In The Dog Days Of The Pandemic

Ari Snider

By Ari Snider For the latest installment of Quiet and Loud, a series exploring how the sounds of West Texas have changed during the pandemic, we're taking…

Going To Big Bend National Park? Despite Gov. Abbott Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions, You'll Still Need A Mask

Carlos Morales

Officials at Big Bend National Park say Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s rollback on the state’s mask mandate has “no impact” on park rules, and visitors are still required to wear a mask in all park buildings, as well as in outdoor spaces where social distancing isn’t possible.

Winter Storm Could Cost Texas More Money Than Any Disaster In State History

Ari Snider

By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas TribuneLawmakers and analysts say it is too soon for an exact estimate, but the financial damage from the storm has left…

Texas Was "Seconds And Minutes" Away From Catastrophic Monthslong Blackouts, Officials Say

Ari Snider

By Erin Douglas, The Texas TribuneOfficials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said that grid operators implemented blackouts to avoid a…

Free COVID-19 Testing Scheduled For Big Bend Region

Ari Snider

By Public Radio StaffDue to a severe winter storm this week, upcoming public testing for the coronavirus in Presidio has been canceled. It's unclear at…

For Valentine Postmaster, Letters Of Love Take On New Meaning This Year

Ari Snider

By Ari SniderValentine’s day is upon us, and, like all holidays during the pandemic, it can feel kinda weird. How do you celebrate a holiday that's all…

First Week Of February Brings New COVID-19 Testing To Big Bend Region

Ari Snider

By Public Radio StaffUpcoming public testing for the coronavirus will take place in Alpine, Marfa, and Fort Davis.Testing will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…

After Playing Together For Almost A Decade, Remijio “Primo” Carrasco and David Beebe Release Their First Album

Ari Snider

Marfa musicians Primo Carrasco and David Beebe are familiar names in the Far West Texas music scene. The duo has played together for years now, but just released their first album earlier this month — just in time for the new year.