April 2025

Body Brewster County Judge Greg Henington has been recognized as a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

Body House passes school voucher bill The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

Body In last week’s Alpine Emergency Services Board article, it was noted from Alpine Fire Chief James Etchison that the Marathon VFD did not have a fire engine.

Body The Brewster County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Alpine Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration are joining forces for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held at True Value from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday.

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Body Early voting for the May 3 general election began this Tuesday and continues through tomorrow. It will resume on Monday, April 28, and continue through Tuesday, April 29. Early voting hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Alpine City Council Chambers.

Body Martha Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 20, in Odessa. She was born on February 24, 1940, in the small town of Fort Davis.

Body The City of Alpine and Keep Alpine Beautiful have held three clean-up events for the Great American Cleanup Season (GAC). The GAC is the nation’s most extensive community improvement program, taking place each spring, from March through May. Up to now, 186.36 lbs.

Body “Dunn’s Law: Careful planning is no substitute for dumb luck.” ― Arthur Bloch, author of “Murphy’s Law and Other Reasons Why Things Go Wrong” In short order, I was back on the road. Listening to the ball game.

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity softball team put the finishing touches on a perfect regular season last Thursday night, powering past the visiting Kermit Lady Yellow Jackets in an 11-1 win.