Marathon & Chamber News
"The photo was taken by a friend at Marathon. Please pass on my appreciation to all the friendly folks there. From the hotels, reatuarants, and everyone I came in contact with (even law enforcement) treated us as well as anywhere I have ever been. My car winning the peoples choice in 06 there was also much appreciated. Thank's to all. Daylon Royal #120."
Our Post Park gets a cleanup. Photos courtesy of Tom & Rosalinda Crase.
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In the papers: -
Kitchen Rock Star: Chef Paul Peterson - Southern Living, January 2008
Restaurants bloom in the West Texas desert - Austin Statesman, Sunday, September 09, 2007
Gage of Grandeur - Texas Home & Living
On Leaving Paradise for an Oasis - The Austin Chronicle, January 19, 2007
Tiny Marathon full of surprises, 'frontier' opulence - Del Rio Live! December 10, 2006
| Big Bend National Park surpasses visitor record (Jan 24th 2006) |
| PANTHER JUNCTION, TEXAS - Authorities say 2005 drew more people to Big Bend National Park than ever before. Park officials attribute the increase to media exposure and the Internet. Last year, nearly 401,000 people visited the park in Texas. That eclipses the 1976 record of 378,000 visitors. The land that's now part of Big Bend National Park was largely purchased by Texas in the early 1940's. It was established June 12th of 1944. Since then, annual visitor numbers have topped 300,000 numerous times. |
| @marathontexas.com email addresses available (Dec 5th 2005) |
| The Marathon Chamber of Commerce has released 400 email accounts for use by chamber members and basically anyone who wishes to help promote our fine town. If you would like your own personal address, please email Lauren Goldwire here with your full name & details. Account access can be gained via this website either at the top of the main entry page or via the menu bar 'The chamber'. Look for 'WEBMAIL LOGIN' |
| Local Ranches Open For Tours (Sep 4th 2005) |
| Two local ranches close to Marathon, Texas are now offering private tour opportunities to visitors. More information can be found by visiting the links to either Johnson Ranch or Bruce Ranch.
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| Mr. Cano Wins The ATV (July 15th 2005) |
 Congratulations to Mr. Sonny Cano Jr. of Alpine Texas. Mr. Cano was the lucky winner to have his ticket drawn by Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson on Wednesday 13th July.Both the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department and the Marathon Chamber of Commerce have benefited greatly from everyone's support of this project with $5000.00 to be split between both organizations. We would like to thank the following people and businesses for their huge support. Danny Self - Mimi Litschauer - The Gage Hotel - True Value, Cycle Center of Denton - Ronny Dodson - Lain Williams - Baezas Food Market, Volunteers of both the Marathon Fire Department & Chamber of Commerce, and everyone who supported with donations. |
| Chili Cook-off a huge success (July 10th 2005) |
 The 1st annual Marathon Cowboy Chili Cook-off has been hailed as a huge success attracting over 70 chili cooks over the course of the July 4th weekend. All money raised from the event was earmarked for donation to two chosen charities, Marathon Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Friend of the Post Park. Both charities received checks totaling over $800.00 each. The town of Marathon and the chamber of commerce would like to thank Norma & Elton Homesley and the Gage Hotel for their huge support. |
| BBORR (Big Bend Open Road Race) (April 24 2005) |
| Marathon Chamber officers visited the BBORR this past Saturday in preparation for the Road Runner Open Road Race scheduled for October of this year. The BBORR runs from Fort Stockton to Sanderson and is held every April, The Road runner event is a new addition to an already successful format, and racers are very excited about the prospect of hitting speeds in excess of 200mph from Fort Stockton to Marathon (Oct 5 - 8 2005).
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| Marathon Volunteer Fire Department Receives New Truck (December 28th 2004) |
| The Marathon Volunteer Fire Department is looking forward to the receipt of their new Engine. The Class A engine will be configured for fighting structure fires both within Marathon and in the back country of Brewster County. The chassis is a 2005 International 4x4 and the cab will contain 4 seats configured to allow the firemen to don their breathing apparatus during the trip to the incident in addition to the driver’s seat and control console. This truck will be the first for Marathon to meet the ISO requirements for a Class A engine. he truck will be equipped with new hose in 2.5” and 1.5” diameters, new nozzles and a complete ladder package to meet NFPA requirements. In addition to structure fires the Engine will be first response to motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents and rescues. It will be fitted with hydraulic rescue tools, a High Pressure Air Bag system, ventilation fan, spare breathing air, rescue saw, gas and radiation detectors, laser thermometer, first aid supplies, oxygen and an Automated External Defribulator. This vehicle will be capable of supporting the members of the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department in their efforts to serve the needs of the community at the level of training that the members have achieved through intensive training. The unit was scheduled to arrive on December 28th but was postponed until undergoing extensive testing at the factory. The MVFD will have an open house to allow the public to view the truck and other equipment as soon as possible.
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