July 2025

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Calan Ahrens is likely most recognizable from the kitchen at the Big Bend Livestock Show each January. Ahrens, a 2010 Alpine High School graduate, also represented Alpine as a Texas FFA Officer representing the West Texas area after his graduation and while attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville on a rodeo scholarship.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 15, to begin reviewing the proposed 2026 county budget. All commissioners were present, with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presiding over the meeting.

At Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, we take pride in creating strong connections across our membership. One of the ways we do this is through our longstanding tradition of local Ranch Gatherings — informal, yet impactful events designed to bring members together in their own community.

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” — Mark Twain (1835-1910) celebrated American writer, humorist, and essayist “Do you think animals … our pets, will be in heaven,” my friend asked.

Mark Wayne Sullivan was born July 11, 1954, to Wayne and Chestal Sullivan of Bardwell, Texas. Being the prized only son amongst five girls, he would forever be affectionately known by the family as “The Boy.”

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.

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.

Marathon Public Library (MPL) has been awarded a 2025 Texas Book Festival Library Grant, which will fund the addition of more than 100 new books to its collection, primarily focused on updating and expanding nonfiction offerings for both children and adults.

Texas A&M Health and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center unlock unprecedented health care access for underserved rural community Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), along with local leadership and other collaborators, will join with the student-led organization, Texas A&M BUILD, to dedicate a new, innovative medical care facility for a West Texas rural community: a 40-foot, retrofitted shipping container. A ceremony featuring a ribbon cutting and keynote remarks from university and local leaders will unveil the new facility in Fort Davis, Texas, on Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m.