U.F.O. spotted observing the Observatory

      A sighting of an unidentified flying object was reported last Thursday in the Ft Davis area. Witnesses first spotted the UFO above the observatory. Apparently the craft was shining a large blue colored light on the building. Astronomer William Spartan said " we think we are alone, but I've seen things...". After observing the observatory, the spaceship was reported to be attempting to tip cows.

      Rumors of secret shows in Marfa seem not so secret anymore. This morning on NBC's the Today show, The Beatles announced their 5th reunion tour. Their starting venue has been confirmed to be Marfa Tx.  Although, tickets have not gone on sale and the actual location in Marfa has not been pinpointed. Some say, "... but Marfa is so small and so far away from anything...". In fact there isn't even a Starbucks. Also, the exact number of band members attending is questionable, due to some aren't alive and a few might be busy...

      Details are still not being released after 2 men were arrested in a theft at a local grocery store. All that is known is that 6 bananas and a Lionel Richie CD were taken from 'The Food Store'. All electronic items of value and some rare CD's are fitted with theft devices.The Lionel Richie CD was a import of a live event in China. Total value of the theft was over 200 dollars, making this a felony. No information on what the bananas were to be used for.

Elephant in the Big Bend National Park

     While many native species of the Big Bend National Park have fled to find water, one new species has been spotted near the basin. A large male Grey elephant is now frequenting the visitors center. When asked, park officials have suggested that it might have wandered away from a Mexican circus. Guests are being asked not to attempt to ride the beast. A mischievous black bear was recently removed, and a mountain lion was hunted down due to attacking a child. Lets cross our fingers that the new creature stays friendly...bring peanuts.

      Marathon is known for its great homegrown food. This week a 50 lb. tomato was harvested by local backyard farmer Evan Summers. Only organic fertilizer was used to grow this behemoth. Surprisingly, this is not a world record. An Irish grass farmer grew a 110 lb tomato on accident in 1943. Evan plans on canning most of his prized tomato; or tomato, depending how you pronounce it....

      Returning from a retreat in Terlingua, a small bus filled with Nuns came face to face with the bottom of a 12ft deep pothole on I-10, outside Ft. Stockton. As the trail of R.V.'s and snowbirds return north to maybe catch one last snowfall before spring, our highways and byways feel the strain. Road crewman Rod Stevens commented that this is not the first time a large pothole has opened up over night. "I reckon one of them big rigs blew out a tire or something...that probably caused that there." By the grace of God none of the Nuns were injured.