Big Bend Sentinel - Bias and Credibility

LEFT-CENTER BIAS

These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

Overall, we rate Big Bend Sentinel Left-Center Biased based on political coverage that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Big Bend Sentinel is a newspaper published in Marfa, Texas, United States. The paper covers news, weather, sports, crime, and culture.

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Funded by / Ownership

Big Bend Sentinel is owned by the non-profit Sentinel News Project. Advertising and subscriptions generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

Big Bend Sentinel covers local news through reporters with minimal bias, such as this 37 puppies rescued in Terlingua, owner arrested. The paper does not cover national or international news.

Editorially, a review of op-eds demonstrates the more favor the left with stories like this The accountability Texas ignores. In general, they are fact-based and hold moderate left-leaning viewpoints.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years.

Overall, we rate Big Bend Sentinel Left-Center Biased based on political coverage that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 01/12/2026)

Source: https://bigbendsentinel.com/

Last Updated on January 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check