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By Mitch Borden In Midland, the fight over Robert E. Lee High School could be resolved soon as district officials move closer to selecting a new name. The…

By Mitch BordenAfter a three-hour meeting Wednesday night, Midland Independent School District’s board of trustees voted to rename Robert E. Lee High…

By Public Radio Staff As the state of Texas heads toward a possible third surge of coronavirus cases, the Big Bend region is seeing its own uptick. In the…

By Ari SniderEarly voting is underway, and Big Bend voters will help decide one of the most competitive races in the state — the bid to replace retiring…

Life in an unfamiliar country was already challenging for asylum seekers before the pandemic. Now, COVID hasn’t just pushed back their court dates — it’s also made supporting themselves almost impossible.

By Mitch Borden Hospitals in the Permian Basin hubs are facing a wave of coronavirus cases as more West Texans test positive for the virus. Health…

Even before COVID-19, advocates argued the Migrant Protection Protocols left people vulnerable to violence. Now, with the pandemic closing immigration…

Happy Holidays from KRTS Marfa! Here’s a rundown of the special programs we have scheduled for today. 10 AM, Tinsel Tales 2: Even More NPR Christmas…

By Mitch Borden As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the Permian Basin, medical leaders are worried the region—without meaningful action or a…

Health experts worry that increased travel and mingling over Thanksgiving and into the December holidays could exacerbate an already dangerous situation…