Although he was searching for deer, a hunter at the O2 Ranch (a privately owned ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties) found something very different and a little puzzling.
Could it be a mammoth tusk? In West Texas?
“I was skeptical when a deer hunter showed me a picture of what […]
As Texans continue to choose corn as a major food ingredient of choice — happily consuming street tacos and enchiladas and tortilla chips by the ton — research from a new study finds that corn also holds many answers to the unknown stories of the earliest people of this […]
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Sul Ross State University nearly $7.5 million to help develop new degree programs, including a new Ph.D. in Natural Sciences.
This will allow for multiple faculty members to teach and research at the Center for Big Bend Studies and provides […]
Research conducted by the Center for Big Bend Studies, Sul Ross State University and the Odyssey Archaeological Research Fund at the University of Kansas was featured on Nature Notes this week. We just wrapped up our 6th season on Friday, July 26th, and we look forward to sharing more about […]
In February we lost a stalwart conservationist of the cultural resources in the Big Bend Region—O2 Ranch manager and CBBS board member Homer Mills. Homer loved the science of archaeology, frequently contributing his knowledge, passion, […]
By its nature, archaeology spans generations and political boundaries. Archaeologists labor in the excavated footsteps of their predecessors, who searched for history and culture in the lands now called Texas and Mexico. In May 2024, the […]
We are thrilled to announce a new CBBS publication is now available for purchase! Erika Blecha’s impressive book on biographic rock art along the Rio Grande is live on our website! This book is not only […]
When Bryon Schroeder talks about Canta Recio, it’s clear his fascination lies with what is not yet known. This gap in archaeological knowledge provides exceptional potential for learning — that’s what fuels the CBBS director’s […]
The new Master of the Arts in Anthropology program recently passed one of its last hurdles, approval by Sul Ross State University administration. After months of development, the fall launch of this groundbreaking graduate program represents a […]
