November 2025

James “Jim” Walter Carrico, long-time resident of Terlingua, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Fort Stockton. He was 91 years old.

The City of Alpine Building Department is pleased to announce recent updates to our zoning ordinance, reflecting several years of collaboration with residents, builders, and community stakeholders.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team kicked off its 2025-26 season with a statement performance before a home crowd on Monday, November 17, demolishing Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy 86-28 in a nondistrict matchup.

Mobile Mammograms are coming back to Big Bend. Appointments are open now! Call 1-888-204-9214 to schedule your appointment.

Una May Wedin Narowetz passed away on November 13, 2025. Born in Del Rio, she was the daughter of predeceased parents, Annie Jo Perry Wedin and Frank H.

FIGHTIN’ BUCK BASKETBALL December 2: Van Horn vs Alpine | *JV: 5 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. December 5: San Elizario vs Alpine | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m. December 9: Greenwood vs Alpine | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m. December 12: TBD December 16: Alpine @ Fort Stockton | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m.

Our hearts are broken as we share that Carolyn Ann Finney Schaeffler passed away on October 20, 2025, far too soon. She fought a brave battle in the final months of her life and remained the very embodiment of grace and kindness until her final breath.

“Seriously, you really don’t have to eat what I cook.” — Standing offer to my children at mealtime. Thanksgiving really deserves more respect.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting last Wednesday evening to conduct business, select an interim Chief Financial Officer, and discuss the 2024-2025 audit. After Board President Eddie Natera called the meeting to order, the board heard from leaders at Alpine High School (AHS).

Marathon rancher Leslea Charlesworth is no stranger to hard work. This includes the kitchen, where she’s been known to feed not only her family, but friends as well as ranch crews.