February 2025
Stacy Michelle Harrison
Stacy Michelle HarrisonAugust 8, 1981 – January 23, 2025Alpine resident, Stacy Harrison, died January 23 at the age of 44.
Manuel Gallego Ybarra
Manuel Gallego Ybarra, affectionately known as "Manny," "Mel," or "Popo," was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at home on February 8, surrounded by his loving family.
Minerva Benevidez Alonzo
Minerva Benavidez Alonzo, aged 71, passed away peacefully on January 29 in San Antonio.
Shirley Ann Williams
Shirley Ann WilliamsJune 21, 1966 — January 28, 2025 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” – 2 Timothy 4:7 KJV
Returning stars and rising talent
The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks baseball team, under the seasoned guidance of Head Coach Adam Llanez, is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, having finished as bi-district finalists last season.
Alpine charges toward playoffs with Senior Night win and must-win finale
The Alpine Bucks varsity boys basketball team is wrapping up the regular season with a pivotal matchup tomorrow night against Kermit.
Lobos split up Rattlers
The Sul Ross State University baseball team (0-1 Lone Star Conference, 0-1) put up a strong fight in a 3-1 loss to St. Mary’s (Texas) (1-0 LSC, 1-0), Friday evening at Dickson Stadium.
CAD Failure Costs Schools $700K, Again
On Friday, January 31st, we received the devastating news that the Brewster County Appraisal District failed the Texas Comptroller’s Property Value Study (PVS) for the sixth straight year.
She is not going anywhere
“Early morning sunlight cascaded from lofty windows in the old downtown Center icehouse. They bounced gracefully off timeless curves outlining an aging body. For an old girl, she was still a beauty in the dim light and in my heart.”
