May 2023

Wildlife interactions explored in West Texas

Body The Borderlands Research Institute is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Cesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas Tech University, and landowners to study longterm wildlife interactions among aoudad, elk, pronghorn, mule deer and desert bighorn sheep in...
Researchers with Borderlands Research Institute and Texas Parks and Wildlife prepare to place a radio collar on an aoudad for their interaction study. Courtesy photo

Civic Engagement seeks to bond students, community

Body Before I dive into today’s topic, I want to congratulate our Spring 2023 graduates. Commencement ceremonies were held last Friday in Alpine and Saturday in Eagle Pass. Over 230 educated, eager Sul Ross State alumni are making their way into the workforce or graduate school.
Civic Engagement seeks to bond students, community

Knowing when it’s time for a trim

Body “Mowing the lawn, because man is the only animal on the planet that plants, fertilizes, and waters a weed that he has to spend his weekend cutting.” — Internet humor “You got a haircut,” one of the ladies at church complimented me Sunday. “Sure did,” I acknowledged.
Knowing when it’s time for a trim

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Body It has been explained deftly by City Manager Megan Antrim that a paramount concern regarding the proposed expansion of the Skyway Gardens affordable housing complex is whether extending our city water system services to the development would worsen water pressure issues for...

Runnin’ Lady Bucks exemplify Buck excellence

Body Amidst overcast skies, warm temperatures, and humidity, the Alpine Runnin’ Lady Buck relay team did Alpine proud. Facing tough competition in the 3-A competition against eight other top schools, the Lady Bucks placed seventh, with a time of 1:45.98.