August 2024

James Horatio Torres of Alpine made 50 adventurous trips around the Sun before he was called home on July 02, in El Paso, surrounded by his loved ones. James earned his wings and flew into the palms of Jesus Christ.

Lucila “Lucy”Garcia The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I want Lucila Lujan Garcia, lovingly known as Lucy, entered her eternal home on August 4. Born August 31, 1939, right here in Marfa to Dora and Andres Lujan, the youngest of seven children, survived by her sister, Mageli Venegas, Lucy leaves behind a lasting mark on her native town.

It is with heartbreak and sadness that we announce that Monica Lee Pannell Bowden Burkholder died peacefully on August 1 in Cibolo. Monica was born February 12, 1969, at Big Bend Memorial Hospital in Alpine to Dr. Bob Pannell and Dr. Mary Sue Kimmey Pannell. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sue, and is survived by her father, Bob of Boerne; husband Steve Burkholder, sister Angie Pannell Mullins (Jerry); all of San Antonio; daughters Taylor Bowden-Gray (Austin) of Knoxville, TN, Sarah Bowden of Shertz and Shannon Bowden of Seguin; and her niece Katie and nephew Scot of San Antonio. She also leaves behind her best lifelong friends Christine, Denise, Heather, Jamie, and Marcy, all from Alpine.

In Loving Memory & with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved daughter & sister Yvonne “Dancing Queen” Reyes of Alpine on July 5, in El Paso, at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer.

In the heart of Marathon where the desert landscape meets the horizon in a breathtaking panorama, Cody Roberts is bringing a new spirit to life. Desert Ghost Distilling Company seeks to capture the essence of the region while infusing the town with a fresh, vibrant energy.

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The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Tuesday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers.

The Alpine Cowboys capped off an extraordinary week of baseball, solidifying their dominance in the Pecos League with a series of impressive victories. Their remarkable performance not only secured them a record-breaking 45-4 season but also clinched home-field advantage for the upcoming playoffs. The Cowboys also finished the regular season as the Mountain Division South Champions.