In a mental health crisis, Big Bend residents have options for help
Direct Hotline 988 is in place, but few know of its existence TRI-COUNTY — Few Americans are aware of a relatively new service that is intended to be like 911 for emergency services but is designated as 988, a direct hotline named the “Lifeline” for mental health, suicide and crisis intervention. The 988 Lifeline system…
Texas Parks and Wildlife solicits comment on new mountain lion regulations
AUSTIN — On Monday, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) announced that the department will be seeking public comment on a series of proposed regulations that would limit…
Keep readingCity of Presidio celebrates hiring of new police chief
PRESIDIO — At last week’s meeting, the Presidio City Council selected Erik Rodriguez, a graduate of Presidio High School, as the city’s new chief of police in…
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‘I’d rather be in Marfa’ art show highlights students for Chinati Community Day
MARFA –– Come to the Chinati Foundation on Sunday, April 28, for Community Day, when Shorthorn artists from Marfa High School will show (and…
Explainer: Does Customs and Border Protection pay property taxes?
PRESIDIO — At last week’s City Council meeting, Presidio local Javier Hernandez stood up during open comment to ask a question: who owns the housing…
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Presidio High students advance in rocketry challenge
PRESIDIO –– Two teams from Presidio High School are among 100 national finalists in the American Rocketry Challenge, which had a record-breaking 922 teams from…
PHOTOS: Marfa ISD Softball Moms Versus Daughters game
The second annual “Softball Moms Versus Daughters” game, featuring Marfa ISD Lady Horns and their moms, some of which are Lady Horn alumni, took…
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Mental Health Series
In a mental health crisis, Big Bend residents have options for help
Direct Hotline 988 is in place, but few know of its existence TRI-COUNTY — Few Americans are aware of a relatively new…
The weight of the badge: Customs and Border Protection responds to rash of agent suicides
US-MEXICO BORDER — As journalists and politicians endlessly dissect the current situation on the southwest border, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is…
Alpine program provides mental health support for seniors
TRI-COUNTY — A program housed in the Big Bend Regional Hospital provides crucial mental healthcare services that brighten the lives of seniors,…
A ‘deficient’ safety net
TRI-COUNTY — Jeff Davis County Justice of the Peace Mary Ann Luedecke picks up her frantically chiming cell phone. “I don’t know…
Hospital district, Big Bend National Park explore addition of mental healthcare providers
BREWSTER COUNTY — The Big Bend region’s dire need for more mental health resources was central to discussion among local political and medical…
Big Bend’s isolation creates challenges to addressing mental health
TRI-COUNTY — Brian Enlow is much different than his brother Greg was. Greg embraced an artistic world, immersed himself in music and lived…
The Big Bend Sentinel partners with Presidio County Community Fund for mental health reporting series
MARFA –– The Big Bend Sentinel is publishing a series of articles on mental and behavioral health starting with next week’s issue,…
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