October 2024

The Brewster County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a threatening 911 call on Monday morning, listing Big Bend Hospital and all law enforcement in the threat.

Dear Neil, some of the areas of my Bermuda lawn look OK. They are mainly the sides and the patch out by the sidewalk and curb. My main issue is with the front, where areas are bare and thin of grass. I’m not sure what I can do at this time of year to make it more robust next year.

Fort Davis held its annual Mile High Fire Academy last weekend. It hosted fire departments from Alpine, Marfa, Ozona, Davis Mountains Resort, McDonald Observatory, Wall, and El Paso County.

Alpine High School was placed in lockdown this past Monday in response to a threat called in from a third-party site. This was done as a precaution after receiving the initial threat. A message was sent out to parents and via social media, alerting the public of the situation.

“My daughter got her driver’s license, and I never see her anymore.” This casual comment, made at the coffee club gathering last week, hit close to home. Being one of the group’s senior members allows me to offer first-hand experience and valuable advice—completely free of charge.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks continued their undefeated march through district play with an impressive 59-22 victory over the Anthony Wildcats on Friday, October 25, in Anthony.

Last week in Lubbock, the Region I cross-country championship was held at Mae Simmons Park on October 22. The boys’ and girls’ varsity teams competed after advancing from the district meet held in Presidio on October 9.

Sul Ross State University has selected faculty recipients for outstanding scholarship and service for the 2024 term. The Office of the Provost coordinates the awards while recipients are nominated by their faculty peers.

On Monday, October 28, after an aerial and ground search by the National Park Service rangers and U.S. Border Patrol supported by helicopters from the TX Department of Public Safety and U.S. Customs Air and Marine Operations, searchers located the body of a 24-year-old hiker along the Marufo Vega...