SERVICES
Library, medical, financial, or utility - if there's a need, we've got the service.
MARATHON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Our mission is to strengthen the Marathon community by connecting people with ideas, information, and innovative services. We offer an eclectic collection of fiction, non-fiction, Texas history, junior, and children's books, as well as DVDs, high-speed fiber internet service, WiFi, public computers, printing/copying and faxing services, 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229, and a variety of options for working in our Makerspace.
We also host a range of programs for children and adults, including our weekly After School Program, Summer Reading Program, Book Club, Marathon History Nights, TinkerTime, etc. Please stop by - we would love to say hello.
Open 1 - 6 pm Monday - Friday, plus additional hours for special programs.
106 NE 3rd St, Marathon, TX 79842
432-386-4136
MARATHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.
The mission of the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department is to protect and preserve the lives and property of the citizens in the Marathon, Texas area, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness.
MVFD is always accepting applications for volunteer Firefighters. If you are looking for a way to be an important part of our little community this is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to do so. Come join a winning team. Benefits include: free training from Texas A&M Extension Service, an opportunity to become EMT Certified, free gym membership at Gage Fitness, and most importantly, the opportunity to help our Marathon residents in their greatest times of need. The only thing it takes is a little bit of your time. Come by the station (located at 109 NE 2nd St.) Mondays at 1800 to learn more. We hope to see you there!
Chief Brad Wilson: (432) 386-5414
Assistant Chief Timothy Roberts: (432) 210-9861
Captain: Tim Thayer
Lieutenant: Kalan Thomas
109 North East 2nd Street
Marathon, TX 79842
MARATHON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marathon ISD is a small 1A district in far West Texas (Region 18). We are one campus in two next-door buildings - an elementary building and a middle / high school building. We serve Pre-K through 12th grade students, and in 2016-17 had a total enrollment of 72 students.
432-386-4431
109 North 5th Street / PO Box 416
Marathon, Texas 79842
MARATHON POST OFFICE
The Post Office does not deliver mail to residential or business locations in Marathon. All mail is delivered to PO Boxes only. (UPS and FedEx will deliver to residential and business locations.)
Open (full-service): Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:00 - 12:30pm)
Closed: Saturday-Sunday
PO Box Access Hours: available 24/7
107 NE 1st Street (E US Highway 90)
Marathon, TX 79842
432-386-4472
MARATHON COMMUNITY CENTER
The Marathon Community Center is a recently renovated, old-fashioned community hall on the Marathon Town Square. Suitable for dances, social events and meetings, it has a kitchen and updated air conditioning and heating. Accommodates 150 people.
For reservations and details, contact Ruben Ortega, Brewster County Commissioner, Precinct 3, at 432-294-1096.
MARATHON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Mary Catholic Church is a mission church of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, Texas. Sunday mass starts at 12 noon. Communion service is held on Fridays at 5 pm.
432-837-3304
On NW 3rd Street at Ave C
Marathon, TX 79842
MARATHON BAPTIST CHURCH
We are a "congregational" church, where people from many different denominations come together to follow Jesus and seek the good of our city and area. Whether you are just passing through or planning to stay for a while, we would love to get to know you. Sunday services start at 11 am.
214-477-4936
107 NE 3rd Street
Marathon, TX 79842
GOVERNMENT
Justice of the Peace
Susana Gonzales
Based in Marathon, TX
432-386-4530
Brewster County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Ruben Ortega
Based in Marathon, TX
432-294-1096
Brewster County Court House
432-837-3301
201 West Ave. E, Alpine, TX 79830
Brewster County Sheriff
Ronny Dodson, Sheriff
Ryan Skelton, Chief Deputy
432-837-3488
201 West Ave E, Alpine, Texas 79830
Texas Department of Public Safety (Driver's License office)
432-837-3073
3500 TX 118, Alpine, TX 79830
INTERNET / TELEPHONE / TV
Big Bend Telephone – 800- 592-4781
Mountain Zone TV and Internet – 432-837-2300
Big Canyon TV/Dish – 432-837-7484
Exede Satellite Internet – 877-782-4319
HughesNet – 800-794-1830
Russell Cellular – 432-837-7029
TDS Baja Broadband – 432-837-3637 or 800-996-8788
ATT – 800-288-2020
Direct TV – 855-463-7359
LOCAL RADIO
KVLF/KALP
1240 AM AND 92.7 FM
Our mantra is live and local. We are focused on providing to our listeners with accurate local news, home team sports, area weather, and enjoyable music. Based in Alpine, Texas.
Marfa Public Radio KRTS
91.5 FM in Marathon
Public Radio for Far West Texas. Our mission is to provide radio that unites the community and promotes cultural enrichment through presentation and focus on the importance of art, education, science, quality of life and the local economy. Marfa Public Radio broadcasts from Marfa/Fort Davis, Texas at 93.5 FM, in Alpine, Texas at 91.7 FM, and in Marathon, Texas at 91.5 FM.
UTILITIES
ELECTRICITY:
Visit www.powertochoose.org. This website enables consumers to select a TDU—formerly called a local electric utility or a transmission and distribution utility. This company is responsible for delivering electricity to your area, reading your meter and maintaining the poles and wires.
In Marathon, this is AEP Texas, North Division, 877-373-4858. The individual consumer may select other providers from the Power to Choose website. The actual servicing of their plan will most probably be supplied by AEP.
Rio Grande Co-op
Electric provider
877-373-4858
TXU Electric
866-462-4192
PROPANE:
Mustang Propane
Propane sales, service, and appliances for the tri-county area including all Rinnai Continuous Water Heaters. Available 24-hours for emergency.
432-386-4422
300 South US Highway 385 #A
Marathon, TX 79842
WATER & SEWER:
Marathon Water & Sewer
432-386-4229
MOVING / STORAGE SERVICES
The Triangle Market, Alpine, TX – U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer – 432-538-3283
Alpine Auto Rental – U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer - 432-837-5661
Lobo Mini Storage, Alpine, TX – 432-386-7864
Twin Peaks Self Storage, Alpine, TX 432-837-2112
Most national van lines can provide quotes for movement of household goods to Marathon, TX.
REAL ESTATE
A+ Real Estate Co. – 432-837-5539
Carpenter Real Estate – 432-837-3325
Chambers & Co. Realty – 432-837-4663
Mountain View Properties – 432-837-5518
Parsons Real Estate – 432-837-3411
West Texas Realty – 432-837-7486
Big Bend Real Estate Guide – a monthly full color magazine featuring the top real estate professionals, builders and service companies throughout the West Texas region, and the properties and services they have available.
www.bigbendrealestateguide.com
TRANSPORTATION
Alpine Auto Rental
2501 East Hwy 90, Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-3463 or 800-894-3463
Alpine Municipal Airport
3401 East Hwy. 118, Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-5929
Amtrak
Station on Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle lines
102 West Holland Ave., Alpine, TX 79830
www.amtrak.com
Big Bend Community Action
Public transportation to and from El Paso and Midland/Odessa airports
607 West Gallego Ave., Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-9139
Tipsy Taxi
432-294-0990
Affordable in-town taxi service as well as rides throughout the region
Facebook Page
TRAVEL RESOURCES
Texas Mountain Trail – www.texasmountaintrail.com
Visit Big Bend – www.visitbigbend.com
Brewster County Tourism Council – 432-837-3915
CENIZO JOURNAL
The Cenizo Journal is a quarterly journal dedicated to chronicling the history and people of Far West Texas through the work of writers, artists, poets and photographers. Available quarterly in the Big Bend area by subscription, or you can download a PDF of the current and past issues from www.cenizojournal.com.
If you live in, visit, or just love the West and you think you should be writing for us, contact us for submission guidelines. We would love to hear from you. Email us at editor@cenizojournal.com.