May 2024

PET OF THE WEEK

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Come meet Maci. Maci is a Husky/ Terrier mix, she has an unusual and striking look due to her one blue eye, known as heterochromia, which can occur in humans as well. Maci came to the shelter as a stray with her brother Fury.

APD hosts blood drive

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Alpine Police Department hosted a blood drive earlier this week at the station. Bianca Castillo stands by while Taj Lewis relaxes as she donates to this cause. Photo by J.T. Maroney

Marfa woman sentenced to 30 years in prison

2 years ago By News Staff

Body A Marfa substitute teacher was sentenced in federal court in Alpine to 360 months or 30 years in prison for the production of child pornography.

Chinati hot springs: Buried treasure in the desert

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Buried miles into the desert and best accessible if you have fourwheel drive and good vehicle clearance, there hides a rustic oasis that offers more peace and distance than most in the modern world will ever experience.

The cold spring pool located at the Chinati Hot Springs overlooks the distant mountains. Photo by Joh Covington

Downtown Alpine suffers tragic loss

2 years ago By News Staff

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The 113-year-old Forcheimer Building in the 100 block of West Holland Avenue succumbed to a tragic fire Sunday evening. This photo from Tuesday morning shows the remnants of the popular downtown business scene and the smoke that’s still present two days later. Photo by Kara Gerbert

113 years of history gone in a flash

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The downtown Alpine business district has not seen such devastation from fire since 1911 when a fire broke out and destroyed the entire downtown area. But just like everyone who lives here today, those folks were resilient, coming together to rebuild their livelihood.