December 2024

The Alpine golf course is one of the more recent locations to fall victim to the destruction of feral hog activity. This nonnative invasive species causes significant damage to agriculture and natural resources across the state and has now moved into town to continue their destructive ways.

Barry Derickson, Sul Ross State University’s head football coach, resigned this week. Derickson joined the Lobo football staff in August 2021 as their Offensive Coordinator and was promoted to head coach in December of the same year.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks football team has demonstrated outstanding athleticism on the field this season and has also excelled academically. A total of 22 players earned Academic All-District honors, showcasing the team’s commitment to excellence both in the classroom and on the gridiron.

During the last four years, communities along the southern border have been ground zero for illegal immigration. Stretching over 800 miles of the Rio Grande, my congressional district includes places like Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and El Paso.

“You can have whatever you want if you believe in yourself and keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.” ― A. J.

Brandon Michael Espy, 23, of Fort Davis, passed away on November 28 in Helotes. He was born on December 23, 2000, in Odessa. He attended Permian High School, where he participated on the flag crew, “The Crew”!

The City of Alpine has announced the 2024 #AlpineTXPhoto Contest winners. The contest, which was free and open to the public, closed to entries on September 30th.

The Big Bend Conservation Alliance (BBCA) is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with artist, Dana Falconberry, to support The Big Bend River Rangers. The Big Bend River Rangers engage students, teachers, and their families in the protection, connection, and reclamation of the Rio Grande.

Hillside Baptist Church of Alpine will host its eighth annual children’s Christmas store this Saturday, December 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The store will be held in the Hillside Fellowship Hall and will feature gifts for children to purchase for their entire family!

On Wednesday, November 20, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin, along with the Area Health Education Center of the Permian Basin and the Texas Department of Agriculture State Office of Rural Health, hosted a National Rural Health Day Educational and Recruiting Fair event at...