February 2023

Museum of the Big Bend addition will showcase Texas art, artists

The Emmett and Miriam McCoy building, the new addition to the Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross campus, will showcase the Texas art collection from John L. Nau III as well as paintings from El Paso native Tom Lea, and his series of paintings entitled “Western Beef Cattle,” at their grand...
“Western Beef Cattle” — Tom Lea Courtesy of Museum of the Big Bend

PET OF THEPET OF THE WEEK

WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Slate. Slate is a sweet, curious, affectionate boy. He is a Husky/Lab mix with all of the playfulness you’d expect from a one-year-old. Slate is a good boy in the house – well-mannered and respectful of quiet time.
PET OF THE WEEK

Lady Bucks go 2-2 at Coahoma Tournament

With just one scrimmage under their belts, the Alpine Lady Bucks hit the road to Coahoma last Thursday and Saturday, playing four games in two days and coming away with a split – winning two and taking a loss in two games.
Coach Chris Virdell and the Alpine Lady Bucks are set for their first regular-season home game on Friday at 5 p.m. against Wink. Photo by Shawn Yorks

SRSU welcomes the McCoy Building to campus

Sul Ross State University, SRSU, home of the Museum of the Big Bend located on the campus in Alpine, is excited to welcome everyone to the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building, a stunning addition to the museum’s existing facilities, when it opens to the public on Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m. There...
SRSU welcomes the McCoy Building to campus

AHS trumpet trio competes

The Alpine High School trumpet trio of Ryanna Pineda, Hannah Vidal, and Aileen Adame, will advance to state competition in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest after competing recently at Odessa College.
Courtesy photo