September 2025

What is truth?

8 months ago By Will Snodgrass Alpine Home Church

In February 1970, Johnny Cash released a song titled “What is Truth.” The song was generally labeled a protest song, in that Cash had unexpectedly performed the song for President Nixon at the White House in the heat of the Vietnam War. But if you’re familiar with the life of Cash, the song’s title alone prompts consideration beyond worldly things.

School’s in session: Bring back the spaghetti

8 months ago By Head Over Meals

Now that school is back in session, kids are bombarded with homework and after-school activities, leaving little room for mom or dad to whip up a multi-course meal while also running a taxi service. The simplest way to ensure your family has a filling meal at the end of the day is to utilize your handy crockpot.

Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs Courtesy photo

Always a bit different in Marfa

8 months ago By News Staff

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Making milestones

8 months ago By News Staff

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City holds budget workshops

8 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Alpine City Council held budget workshops on August 26 and again on September 2 at 4 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled September meeting. Councilors discussed funding for nonprofits that receive help from the City of Alpine, such as the Alpine Public Library, in which Ward 4 Councilor Lucy Escovedo commented, “The library is really one of the greatest assets we have.

Terlingua offers new options for hungry visitors

8 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Heading south down Hwy 118, 70 miles, the highway intersects Terlingua Ranch Road. It’s at this junction, in the middle of the desert, that the Lazy Bear offers up some of the finest seafood options in Brewster County.

Terlingua offers new options for hungry visitors

Hydrant issues prove troubling

8 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Fire hydrants in the City of Alpine have come under increased scrutiny recently, after Ward 3 Councilman and volunteer firefighter Robert Ruckes asked the AVFD for help with maintenance and pressure checks.

One city dweller’s perspective of country life

8 months ago By Leon Aldridge Guest Columnist

“City people make most of the fuss about the charms of country life.” — Mason Cooley, American writer and educator, 1927-2002 “Which one do you like?” The request for consultation from a friend trying to decide between two pieces of artwork was noted. One, a small country farmhouse with a red barn.

One city dweller’s perspective of country life

Capturing Kids’ Hearts: Building a culture of connection at AES

8 months ago By Emily Hendryx Counselor, Alpine Elementary School

This school year at Alpine Elementary School (AES), we made a promise: every child who walks through our doors will be known, valued, and loved. That promise is at the heart of Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH), a program that equips educators with tools to build meaningful connections, foster empathy, and create safe and supportive learning environments.

Capturing Kids’ Hearts: Building a culture of connection at AES

Charlotte Elise (Mueller)Wilson

8 months ago By News Staff

Charlotte Elise (Mueller) Wilson of Alpine died on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. She was born in El Paso on February 12, 1968, attended school in El Paso, and graduated from Andress High School.