July 2025

Abbott: Flooding death toll now at 135 Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.

The Native Plant Society of Texas, Big Bend Chapter, is planning a workday on Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alpine Public Library. The plan is to clear organic material, breaking the topsoil, mixing in amendments, and moving some of the buffalo grass, among other tasks. Those interested in volunteering their time should bring gloves, a shovel, rake, pick, hat, and plenty of water.

The 14th annual music festival brings 65 performances to Far West Texas. Viva Big Bend returns this weekend, bringing five days of live music to Alpine and surrounding towns from July 23 to 27.

The Buck Band is set to kick off its 2025 marching season with summer rehearsals beginning Monday, July 28, running Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday from 3 p.m.

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Sul Ross State University has reached the third and final stage of the NCAA Division II membership process, marking a significant step forward in the institution’s multi-year effort to elevate its athletic program.

The Alpine Cowboys added a hard-earned series win to their resume last Tuesday, edging out the Garden City Wind 5-4 at Clint Lightner Stadium. Behind a commanding performance from starting pitcher Jacob Bradley and clutch offense, Alpine sealed the rubber match of the three-game series before heading to Roswell, where they would struggle through a tough three-game stretch against the Invaders.

On Friday, Jeff Davis County Judge Curtis Evans welcomed members of the community, along with health professionals from the Texas A&M Health College of Medicine and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Davis Mountains Clinic in Fort Davis.

Search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.

Alpine Community Projects (ACP) will be holding their first beautifi cation project at their new location at 205 E. Sul Ross Avenue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a comeand go event, with coffee and donuts. Anyone interested in helping clear the yard of weeds should bring gloves and yard equipment such as rakes and hoes. ACP is also requesting cardboard boxes and stacks of newspapers. Anyone with a pickup who is willing to get mulch from the recycling center that day should contact Kirsten Moody at kirsten@alpinecom munityprojects.org.