May 2024

Sul Ross President Believe it or not, summer is a busy time at Sul Ross State University.

Alicia R. Quesada (Rodriquez) passed away peacefully on April 26 in Midland at her daughter’s residence at the age of 80. She was born on July 27, 1943, in Alpine. Alicia was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine. In lieu of flowers, in honor of her

When does summer begin? Sul Ross State University students have been enjoying summer break for nearly three weeks, and local public school students have just gotten their own taste of freedom.

Under the lights of the outstanding newly constructed Cyclone Ballparks in Pecos, the Alpine Cowboys kicked off their 2024 Pecos League season with a resounding 21-0 victory over the newly established home team Pecos Bills.

The Alpine ISD youth football camp for both boys and girls in incoming grades first through sixth will be held on Wednesday, June 12. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. that same day and the camp will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

After 24 years with the Museum of the Big Bend, Director Mary Bones hung up her hat on April 30. Thanks to her remarkable contribution to the establishment, the Permian Basin Area Foundation is celebrating her legacy by creating the Mary Bones Endowment for the Museum of the Big Bend.

Thank you Alpine and first responders A fire that seemed to begin somewhere in the rear of Judy’s Bread and Breakfast spread to the entire building, destroying our beloved GOTS and all of its contents. It also consumed Judy’s B & B, Eva’s Salon, La Azteca, and Vintage Antiques & Snazzy Things.

The summer food program that Alpine ISD sponsors is in full swing as of this past Tuesday, May 28. This program provides lunches for children up to 18 years of age or children with special needs up to 21 years of age. Lunches are free to the children regardless if they are enrolled at AISD or not.

Alpine Sports Summer Training Schedule After 54 years of teaching and coaching, with a career marked by tremendous impact and appreciation from his students, Coach Wayne Schroeder will be retiring.