September 2024

Visit Alpine, Texas, and Odessa Arts are proud to present a special screening event series featuring episodes from Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed television program, “The Story of Art in America.” This series will showcase the vibrant artistic communities of both Alpine and Odessa, highlighting local artists through captivating episodes from Season Three of the program.

Patricia Rose Manning, loved and respected by many, died on Sunday, September 8. Patty has been described as fiercely kind, a rapt storyteller, hilarious, patient, magical, a wonderful cook, an actress, an artist, a teacher, passionate, amazing, a mentor, a friend, talented, special, an amazing listener, fair-minded, empathetic, intelligent, brave, and one of the “Moms.” She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Arthur “Art” David Dreyfus III was born on October 8, 1948, in Queens, Long Island, NY, and died on August 16, in Little Rock, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy of love and courage. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur “Jiggs” David Dreyfus II; mother, Florence Dreyfus; sister, Joan Watson; and brother, Michael Dreyfus.

Let me be the first to say it: Welcome home, John Klingemann. Sul Ross State University and the Museum of the Big Bend are pleased to welcome Dr.

Accumulating clippings, notes, earmarked books, unmarked photos, and mysteriously scribbled-on pieces of paper. It’s what writers do. We often consider ourselves to be quasi-historians. Known to keep an immense library of outwardly appearing random reference material because we might need it someday.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks faced a fierce fight on Friday the 13th, falling 60-7 to the Wink Wildcats at home. This brings the Bucks to 0-3 for the season. Wink avenged their narrow defeat last year when the Bucks edged them 1918. This time around, the Wildcats were relentless from the start.

So far, the Sul Ross women’s soccer team is keeping up with their counterparts on the pitch. They dropped their first game to New Mexico Highlands and then regained their mojo to take down their next two competitors, improving to a 2-1 record.

The Alpine Bucks Lady Volleyball Team, led by Head Coach Adrian Smith, faced a rigorous schedule over the past couple of weeks, playing both home and away matches against strong opponents. Despite the challenges, the Lady Bucks displayed resilience and determination, pushing forward toward their individual, team, and program goals.