May 2025

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21, in the Board Room at the Administration Building. With all members present, Board President Eddie Natera, Single Member District 1, presided over an evening that balanced emotional goodbyes, critical infrastructure updates, and celebrations of student success.

The Big Bend Regional Hospital District (BBRHD) held its regular meeting last Thursday in Alpine. The highlights of the meeting were presentations by the two architectural firms for the new Presidio facility.

On Tuesday, the Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting in the commissioner’s courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. All commissioners except Precinct 3 Commissioner Ruben Ortega were present, with County Judge Greg Henington presiding. Though the agenda was relatively light, it included lively discussions on several pressing issues, such as a renewed burn ban, dark-sky protections, and concerns about the resurgence of screwworms.

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HEAD OVER MEALS You have seen the signs headed east on your drive to San Antonio, Simon Bros — Exit 473, but chances are, unless you know, you have not ventured off the highway. Tucked into the rolling limestone hills near Junction, there’s a small cafe with a big story.

First Christian Church By the time this devotional is printed in the newspaper, Easter 2025 will already be in the past. The decorations of Easter have been put away until next year, the chocolate bunnies and dyed eggs have been consumed, and the hymns of the resurrection have been put aside until next year.