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They're small, but they aren't dainty. They're not exactly pretty. And they definitely stink. The javelina is the New World answer to the pig. And it's…

When it comes to the rivers of the Southwest, tamarisk, or salt cedar, has long been public enemy number one. Introduced for erosion control, the…

Isolation defines the Big Bend today. The border town of Presidio, and the surrounding river valley, can seem especially remote. But along the roads here,…

There is nothing more life-giving than flowing water in a land of little rain. And the rivers of desert West Texas are a lifeline not only for humankind,…

When it comes to one plant found in abundance across West Texas, Big Spring native Alan Cox wants to get the story straight. He asked Marfa Public Radio:…

For Native Americans in the Southwest, agave was the staff of life. Slow-roasted, agave hearts were converted into sweet food, and nomadic peoples cached…

Diana Nguyen speaks to Marfa Public Radio’s Sally Beauvais and Christopher Collins, a reporter for the Texas Observer. They discuss the healthcare crisis in rural Texas. Later on the show, Rachel Monroe speaks with poet Martha Collins. They discuss Collins’ works in which she examines parts of her family history as a lens into racism in America.

76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low.

From sparking the imagination to helping with mental health, listen to poems read by NPR readers and see how poetry has affected their lives.

Former President Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania when a series of loud bangs were heard. He was whisked off stage.