The Marfa Giant

01/05/2023

Well, a County is beating DC... this week, we managed to swear in our new government...

Unlike the feds in Washington, DC, Presidio County swore in a new government this week. On Tuesday (1.03.22), County officials, including judges and commissioners) took their oaths of office in front of family and friends. Marfa Giant has the photos.

12/12/2022

A Monday morning fire on Abbott Street shows no sign of intention, Police Chief Estevan Marquez says.
https://marfagiant.com/suv-burns-in-monday-morning-blaze/

12/09/2022

Tonight in Marfa: Texas Letters, a program to inform the general public about the real goings-on behind bars runs from 7pm tonight - Sundayn at Marfa Open.

MARFA – How would inmates in solitary describe their experiences? Texas Letters Project publisher Damascus James will be showing letters from Texas Department of Corrections inmates detailing their experiences incarcerated in solitary confinement starting tonight, (December 9, 7pm) in a Marfa Open...

12/03/2022

Marfa artist Rhonda Manley's show, Gut Feelings, will open tonight at Hotel Saint George.

MARFA – Gut Feelings, an exhibition from Idaho-born, Marfa-based painter Rhonda Manley is set to open at 6pm on Saturday, December 3 at Hey I Like It Here at Hotel Saint George.

11/26/2022

In Marfa, snow is spectacle. A flakey photo essay...

In Marfa, snow is spectacle. And, Thanksgiving weekend delivered just enough powder for some adventures about town--as well as some warmth at home. Marfa G's J.D. Garcia and hist trusty polaroid captured some of the scenes.

11/23/2022

It’s Thanksgiving weekend! Here’s what’s open in Marfa.

Keeping track of 'who's open and when' is hard on a normal day in Marfa. During holidays, it's darn difficult. Fortunately, we've assembled this handy list of businesses in town and their planned hours for Thanksgiving weekend.

11/19/2022

Councilmember Ballmann, advocate for infrastructure & STR regulation, announces departure from Marfa City Council...

In less than a year serving on City Council, Jason Ballmann left a significant mark on Marfa. Ballmann received vocal community praise resulting from his advocacy of transparency, fire department funding, and the regulation of the short term rental market. However, in a surprise announcement on Satu...

11/16/2022

The first quake was logged around 3:32pm and registered 5.3 on the Richter Scale at its epicenter, 37 miles west-southwest of Mentone, reported the agency. The seismic waves extended to Marfa where they peaked around a 3.4.

11/16/2022

Feeling shaky today? USGS reports that an earthquake (and a brace of aftershocks) shook West Texas this afternoon...

The first quake was logged around 3:32pm and registered 5.3 on the Richter Scale at its epicenter, 37 miles west-southwest of Mentone, reported the agency. The seismic waves extended to Marfa where they peaked around a 3.4.

11/15/2022

The Marfa Giant continues to uncover work from the missing (and possibly deceased) poet Dirk von Amsterdam. Please enjoy this prose from the infamous writer.

Digging through a recently discovered trove of writings from Marfa's lost legend Dirk Von Amsterdam, we happened across this rare prose piece from the l'enfant terrible. In the text, Von Amsterdam's unique epistemology is on full display offering insight into his process for scholars and casual fans...

11/09/2022

Final Presidio County Election Results…

11/09/2022

School bond defeated…

11/09/2022

Breaking: Early voting Cindy G. 398-Joe P. 852 (MG exclusive source)

11/07/2022

Tomorrow is Election Day! Here’s where you can vote in Presidio County.

11/04/2022

Tis' the season for rampant drug use in West Texas. Be safe out there; here's our guide to testing using rapid fentanyl tests--available next week at Pharmacist Bob's.

A step by step guide to testing co***ne for fentanyl

11/02/2022

has begun. To celebrate, we're hosting 'Todos los Tamales', a tamale cookoff and eating contest. To enter or get involved, DM or email [email protected]

Outside, the mercury is dropping and there’s a bite to the breeze. Out here, the change in seasons means one thing: it’s nearly Tamale Time. In celebration of tamale season, the best season, the Marfa Giant is proud to announce Todos los Tamales. Slated for November 26, Todos los Tamales will fe...

11/01/2022

Day of the Dead means it's time to get baking! (Actually, you probably should have started earlier.) Regardless, our (friends') recipe for Pan de Mu**to, good enough to wake the dead...

Day of the Dead is upon us. The holiday signifies a time of reflection and beautiful creations. Amongst our favorites is Pan de Mu**to. This classic sweet bread is found on many ofrendas--but also is delicious when eaten. (Flavor wise, think of a Hawaiian roll turned up to eleven). We consulted with...

10/30/2022

And, time for the weekly astrology. Lots of mischief from the Aquarius Moon...

Happy Halloween! Monday, October 31st (some would say the “spookiest” day of the year), we kick the week off with Venus, The Sun, and Mercury all dancing together in the “spookiest” sign, Scorpio, as Mars in Gemini settles into its retrograde phase. Today is all about getting into the deepes...