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October 2024
Urbina, Stein earn faculty awards for scholarship and service at Sul Ross State University
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.
AHS placed in lockdown
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.
Terlingua Ranch resident arrested for terroristic threat
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.
Fort Davis hosts fire academy
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.
Fatality in BBNP
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...
Service before self
The Alpine Police Department (APD) has embodied the “service before self” principle through community policing programs.
Just allow me just one wrong turn
“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.
Alpine Fightin’ Bucks remain undefeated in district, pummel Anthony Wildcats 59-22
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.
Bucks qualify two for state XC championship
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.
