October 2025

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Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals.

The Board of Directors of the Bechtel Educational Grant is pleased to announce the Fall Semester recipients of the grant, with $1000 awarded to each student.

Governor Greg Abbott named Kelly Rowe as chair of the Commission on Jail Standards. Additionally, the Governor appointed Joe Fauth and Richard Kirkpatrick for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031, and January 31, 2027, respectively.

The Brewster County Elections office has released the polling locations for the November 4 Texas Constitutional Amendment election. All early voting from now until October 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., will take place at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex at 204 N. 7th Street.

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The Alpine High School varsity crosscountry team traveled to Tornillo last Thursday to compete in the District 4-3A championship. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams were successful, compiling enough points to advance to the Regional competition in Lubbock on Monday, October 20.

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For three decades, those who love the history and archaeology of the Big Bend region have gathered at Sul Ross State University to share research, publications, artifacts, and opinions.

Dr. Ernest O. “Doc” Reesing dedicated his life to service, education, and the fire profession. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Class of 1956, Doc combined his passion for science and public safety through a long and distinguished career as both a veterinarian and fire instructor.