May 2025

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Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Far West Texas private applicators training on Wednesday, July 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Reeves County Extension Office in Pecos.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced several Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners on May 12.

Raymond Glen (R.G. “Real Good”) (Pawpaw) Decker passed away Wednesday, May 14, in his home in Alpine. He will be truly missed. Born in Dallas to Lois and Elmer W. Decker on January 28, 1950, R.G. lived most of his young life in the Odessa and Midland area, attending Midland High School.

The Brewster County Appraisal District is once again moving values up to try to hit the state standard of 95% of market value. Alpine ISD has lost state funding due to the continuous failure of the Property Tax Value study done annually by the State Comptroller.

“Our mission is to connect every person in the world.” – Mark Zuckerberg Technological advancement should bring improved quality of life with rewards in saving time and productivity.

Alpine ISD has released its summer training and camp schedule for studentathletes, and one thing is clear: Athletic Director Jerry Dominguez is determined to have the Bucks battle-ready for the 20252026 season.

The Alpine Cowboys are gearing up to defend their Pecos League crown after a record-breaking 2024 campaign, and they’ll do it under a familiar face in a new role.