February 2025

Kiwanis donates to Food Pantry

1 year ago By News Staff

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The Kiwanis Club of Alpine recently donated their annual contribution to the Alpine Food Pantry. Jan Moeller of the Alpine Food Pantry presented the club with an overview of the organization’s activities in the community. Judy Stokes, Letty Carrillo, Matt Walter, Jan Moeller, Nelson Sager, Ralph Gruebel, Rhonda Cole, Marilyn Gruebel, and Jim Case are Pictured. Courtesy photo

Terlingua students get hydroponic

1 year ago By News Staff

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Terlingua High School students in Mr. Flori’s Biology class got a shot at using the Flex Farm for the first time. They planted lettuce seeds and learned how to balance the pH of the water and mix nutrients. This is Terlingua CSD’s second year growing hydroponic lettuce. Previously, the lettuce was being grown by their elementary students. The Flex Farm is being shared by teachers who’ve shown an interest in the hydroponic program. Photo by Elvira Hermosillo

Rajas poblanas: savory, creamy goodness

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert

HEAD OVER MEALS When it comes to Mexican food, spice is nice. Although the peppers used in this savory side that doubles as a main, tend to be on the milder side, only coming in at 1,000-2,000 Scoville units.

Candidate filing ends tomorrow

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Candidate filing for the May 3 general election ends tomorrow, February 14 at 5 p.m. Interested parties who would like to run in the May election for positions on the Alpine City Council or the Alpine Independent School District Board of Trustees must complete their applications by 5 p.m.

Tourism success, water planning take center stage for city

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Correspondent

The Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, at Alpine City Hall in the council chambers. Ward 3 Councilor Darin Nance was absent. All other councilors attended, with Mayor Catherine Eaves presiding over the meeting.

Seriously looking at plants

1 year ago By Ty Goodwin Borderlands Research Institute

How will you get your food today? Most of the public’s answer to this simple question is through trade. We trade our service or time for currency, which in turn can be traded for products such as food.