November 2025

Council tackles water budget, fees, more

Body The Alpine City Council began its Tuesday evening meeting with a budget workshop centered on the water department. Ward 2 Councilor Eva Martinez and Ward 4 Councilor Lucy Escovedo were not in attendance. Ward 3 Councilor Robert Rukes attended via Zoom.

Local taxes fund Presidio health clinic

Body In last Wednesday’s October board meeting of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District (BBRHD), board members voted three to two on the approval of a $3M project, up from the original $2.5M investment, for another permanent healthcare clinic in the City of Presidio.
Buddy Cavness, Chairman-Big Bend Regional Hospital District Board Courtesy photo

Texas Capital Highlights

Body Premiums rise as ACA open enrollment begins The window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through January 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported.

Center for Big Bend Studies sees leadership shift

Body Sul Ross State University in Alpine has announced a leadership transition at the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS) designed to strengthen operations and expand research capacity for one of the university’s longest-running research programs.

PET OF THE WEEK

Body WEEK Meet Whiskers This handsome and charming guy ticks all the boxes. He likes to be picked up and cuddled, he does not shy away from visitors, he gets along with other cats, and enjoys playing, so a younger kitty would be a good match for him.
PET OF THE WEEK