July 2025

Body If your idea of summer fun includes sweating profusely in nature while being stalked by curious deer and judgmental lizards, you’re in luck. Hiking season in Far West Texas is still going strong.

Body The Alpine Cowboys made a strong statement last week, sweeping the visiting Roswell Invaders in three straight games at Kokernot Field to improve to 25-22 on the season and surge back above .500 just in time for the final stretch.

Body A longtime and devoted Pecos educator, Delma Hernandez Molinar, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2025, at her home in Pecos, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 6, 1936, in Alpine, to Jesusita and David Hernandez, Sr.

Body “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” — Albert Einstein Mom talked fondly about her father. I remember things about Arthur G.

Body In a region where rugged terrain, vast distances, and extreme conditions challenge even the most seasoned responders, fire departments across Brewster County have demonstrated what true collaboration looks like.

Body The Big Bend Regional Hospital Board held its regular meeting on Thursday in Marathon at the Marathon Health Clinic. Dr.

Body As of June 2, Marathon ISD officially welcomed Keith Kimbrough as its new superintendent, following the retirement of former Superintendent Dr. Ivonne Durant.

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Body The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 23, at the Alpine ISD Administration Building. District 7 Trustee Joshua Cross and District 2 Trustee Joe Portillo were not in attendance.

Body Photos by Kara Gerbert .