Wide Open in West Texas

The Big Bend area has always been one of the most alluring places in the South. On one highway, a trio of towns-Marfa, Alpine, and Marathon-show that untamed geography stirs an inspiring spirit.

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Cary Jobe

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In the couple of days I’ve spent traveling around these three towns, I’ve found the rolling drive between places to be quite calming. Peggy at Kiowa Gallery said I would. “This is a healing place,” she says, “because people have time.” From Alpine, I tune into KRTS-FM:93.5, the region’s community station, letting the midday classical hour play sound track to the passing miles of sage brush, desert willow, and limestone rises.

photo: Sunset behind Marfa's liquor store. When driving, tune your radio dial to KRTS-FM: 93.5 to hear local music, interviews, and Big Bend news.

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