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Adapted from my sermon, At the Movies: Shape Your Future Today.Scripture: Galatians 6:7–9 If you could travel back in time and change one decision, what would…
The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m., with trustees Morris and Cross absent.After the call to order…
The big agenda items at Tuesday evening’s regular Alpine City Council meeting were the approval of three action items concerning gas and water smart meters and…
BirthdayThe Horsehead Nebula is illuminated in this Hubble photo by a young, five-star system just at the top of the photo. It was taken in infrared light. The…
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Sports
Sul Ross State women’s soccer earned its first victory of the 2026 season Wednesday, October 7, defeating St. Mary’s University 3-2 at Lobo Soccer Field behind…
VARSITY FOOTBALLOct 16 Alpine @ Crane 7 p.m.Oct 23 Stanton vs Alpine 7 p.m.Oct 30 Alpine @ Anthony 7 p.m.Nov 6 Grape Creek vs Alpine 7 p.m.VARSITY…
The Marfa100 bicycle race returns Saturday, October 17, bringing competitive and recreational cyclists to Far West Texas for one of the region’s longest…
The Sul Ross State University Rodeo Team traveled to Weatherford College this past weekend to compete in their third rodeo of their 2026 fall season.Sul Ross…
Columns
“We can only blame ourselves for all the crime and violence today. We removed all the phone booths, and now Superman has no place to change.”— Author unknown…
Federal panel blocks new redistricting mapA federal panel last week blocked implementation of the state’s revised congressional map, The Dallas Morning News…
I was listening to a song the other day, and it said; “Miracles are hard to find.” It bothered me, and it took me a while to realize why. See, I have been…
Dear Neil: How can I eliminate crabgrass in my lawn? I’ve had a small patch of it in the past, but this year it is rampant. Why would there be so much now…
Obituaries
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Robin Elizabeth (Sohl) Ritchie, age 77, on September 28, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Robin…
On October 7, 2026, Elijio Romero Leyva Jr. went home to rest, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was 81 years old, and every one of those years…
Carl Ross Chandler Sr. was born July 12, 1954, in Iraan, Texas, to Clarence Allen Chandler Jr. and Patti Jean Sansom Chandler, child number four of six. Carl…
Henry Cornelio (Indio) Ramirez,69, of Alpine, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family.Henry was born on October 1,…
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