October 2024

Early voting continues through next Friday

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Early voting for the November 5 general election is still ongoing. Polls will be open throughout the weekend and remain open all next week, closing Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. All early voting occurs at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex at 203 N. 7th Street in Alpine.

New winter hours for Boquillas crossing

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The Boquillas Port of Entry, located in Big Bend National Park, will begin its winter schedule on November 4. The crossing will be open five days a week, from Wednesday through Saturday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday.

SRSU welcomes the inaugural class of the Presidential PLUS Scholarship

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Sul Ross welcomed the inaugural class of the Presidential PLUS Scholarship this fall. Presidential PLUS is a full-ride scholarship, including tuition, fees, housing, and meals. The program provides support to the top 25% of seniors from Alpine, Balmorhea, Buena Vista, Crane, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Grandfalls-Royalty, Marathon, Marfa, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah, Presidio, Sanderson, Sierra Blanca, Terlingua, Valentine, and Van Horn.
SRSU welcomes the inaugural class of the Presidential PLUS Scholarship

Champions of care: The young women keeping Alpine athletes safe

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The athletic trainers for Alpine High School’s sports teams are more than just the people taping ankles or handing out water bottles; they’re the backbone of player safety and performance. MacKenzie Sanchez, Danica Baeza, Roxanna Rodriguez, Jenna Vega, and Toni Ybarra serve as the school’s dedicated athletic trainers, working under the guidance of Head Athletic Trainer Lori Santry.
Fightin’ Bucks athletic trainers Danica Baeza, Jenna Vega, MacKenzie Sanchez, Roxanna Rodriguez, and Toni Ybarra keep athletes in tiptop shape.