September 2024

Visit Alpine, Texas, and Odessa Arts present “The Story of Art in America”

2 years ago By News Staff

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.”

From top left: Michael Stevens, Dot Mainz, Pauline Hernandez, and Ramon Deanda. Photos courtesy of Legit Productions

Patricia Rose Manning

2 years ago By News Staff

Patricia Rose Manning, loved and respected by many, died on Sunday, September 8.

Arthur David Dreyfus III

2 years ago By News Staff

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.

Welcoming home one of our own

2 years ago By Dr. Carlos Hernandez President Sul Ross State University

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.

Writing about inspiring lives, well lived

2 years ago By Leon Aldridge Guest Columnist

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.

Writing about inspiring lives, well lived

Alpine Bucks overpowered as Wink runs wild in 60-7 loss

2 years ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

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.

Alpine Bucks overpowered as Wink runs wild in 60-7 loss

Lobo women’s soccer 2-1 on the season

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

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.

Lady Bucks face tough competition, eye District success

2 years ago By Tristian Barragan Contributor

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.

American Legion donates shoes to area students

2 years ago By News Staff

The American Legion Big Bend Post 79 recently donated over $5,000 worth of tennis shoes to area students for the new school year. Pictured are Legion members Andy Ramos, Fred Rodriguez, Martin Sandate, Alpine ISD staff member Laura Portillo, Legion member Jim Sullivan, Marfa ISD principal Rosie Martinez, AISD school nurse Gayla Owen, and AISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart. Courtesy photo

Tri-County Voter Promoters upcoming voter registration events

2 years ago By News Staff

Alpine Morgan University Center, Sul Ross, E Sul Ross Ave, Alpine, TX 79834 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Tuesday, September 17; Wednesday, September 25 Farmer’s Market, 301 E Avenue A, Alpine. 9 a.m. – 12 noon: Saturday, September 14; Saturday, September 21; Saturday, September 28 Marfa Marfa Post Office, 100...