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End of an Era: Local newspaper announces digital-only shift
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Tara Thomas , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Big Bend Sentinel will no longer be producing a physical newspaper due to increasing costs. A local newspaper has made a significant change to its operations.
A local newspaper has made a significant change to its operations. The Big Bend Sentinel will no longer be producing a physical newspaper due to increasing costs.
The decision to halt physical production is attributed to rising production and distribution costs.
Further details on this development can be found through local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ, which reported on the shift to digital-only content for the Big Bend Sentinel, noting that online news and email newsletters will continue to be available.
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Category: local Published: July 1, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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