November 2024

The City of Alpine Building Services department has been busy in the last six months. We have been working on updating the outdated zoning ordinance to meet and match the requirements of the adopted 2021 International Building codes. We started off with basic definitions, marrying the requirements in the international zoning codes. Many of the ordinances have not been updated since the late 1970s or 1990s. The ongoing pressing question we hear the most from our growing community is, “ How do we encourage more affordable housing in Alpine?”

The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity basketball team continued their 2024-2025 season with a busy schedule, splitting games two and three after taking down the Balmorhea Bears for game one of the season. Their dominant performance against Fort Hancock showcased their potential, even as they faced a tough loss to Fort Stockton on Friday night.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team tipped off their 2024-2025 season with an impressive victory, defeating the Fort Hancock Mustangs 88-55 Tuesday evening in Alpine. The Bucks set the tone early with a smothering defense that limited the Mustangs to just five points in the first quarter.

The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity basketball team tipped off their 2024-25 season in impressive fashion on Friday night, earning a hard-fought 39-23 victory over the Balmorhea Bears in their nonconference home opener.

On November 14, the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department voted two new firefighters onto the department. Both Members became honorary firefighters in the department and accepted their roles with enthusiasm and excitement.

The Alpine City Council gathered for its regular session on Tuesday, November 19, in the council chambers. Ward 2 Councilor Eva Martinez was absent, but with the presence of all other councilors and Mayor Catherine Eaves, a quorum was established, allowing the meeting to proceed.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks ended their season Friday night with a hard-fought 49-28 loss to the Stanton Buffaloes in the Bi-District Championship, hosted in Fort Stockton. Despite the loss, the Bucks’ season was marked by notable achievements, including a share of the district championship for the first time since 2019. Friday’s game showcased the team’s resilience and talent.

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The Brewster County commissioners court convened for a special meeting on Tuesday, November 19, in the commissioners courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. With all commissioners present, Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presided over discussions and decisions on several key issues impacting the county.

Is Christianity just one of the world’s many religions competing for the hearts and minds of people? Or is it sufficiently unique to merit more than just a cursory look? Christianity is unique because it is based on the most amazing event in human history: Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. But people who consider this too incredible to believe could easily dismiss all the testimony about it as a myth.