August 2025

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The Alpine Cowboys’ 2025 season came to a close last Thursday evening after falling in two straight games to the Pecos Bills in the opening round of the Pecos League playoffs. Despite entering the postseason red-hot and with home-field advantage, the Cowboys couldn’t hold off the surging Bills, who took both games at Kokernot Field to advance in the Mountain Division semifinal series.

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The Alpine City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday with all council members present.

The Brewster County Commissioners Court held a special budget workshop Tuesday morning to continue work on the county’s 2026 fiscal year budget. All commissioners were present, with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presiding.

August 11, 811 Day serves as a reminder to all homeowners, professional contractors, and DIY enthusiasts alike to contact 811 before starting any digging project. It also brings awareness of the potential for injuries, property damage, and outages if underground utilities are damaged.

“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” — Steven Wright, American comedian, actor, writer, and film producer “Just another mile and a half,” cheered the treadmill display. “But 3,000 more steps,” groaned the voice in my head.

Elisa Belle Rodríguez de Olivas, 93, of Fort Davis, passed away on Saturday, August 2, in Fort Stockton. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 9, with rosary at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Davis.

Albert Patrick Goettle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31 at the age of 72. Born March 17, 1953, in Longview to Walter and Elizabeth Goettle.