November 2025

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. This large-scale project, funded by BBRHD, would add yet another clinic to the City of Presidio, bringing the number to four, according to Board Chairman Buddy Cavness.

As part of the 2025 Rio Grande River Symposium, which began yesterday in McAllen, Sul Ross’ Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk and Rio Grande Joint Venture conservationists Karen Chapman and Jeff Bennett will present discussions and organize workshops on the challenges of conserving the Rio Grande watershed in the Big Bend and Chihuahuan Desert, both in Texas and with their partners in Mexico.

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As November arrives and with Thanksgiving on the horizon, we’re reminded of the importance of slowing down, counting our blessings, and giving thanks. In our schools and throughout our community, there is so much to be grateful for. Each day in Alpine ISD, we see excellence actualized, learning in motion, and our community coming together to support our children.

“It seemed like a perfectly good idea at the time.” — T-shirt the guy in the next cell was wearing. I got a ticket.

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. Federal subsidies that reduced premium rates will expire at year’s end without congressional action.

Artwalk Alpine, West Texas’ longest-running arts festival, proudly celebrates its 32nd year on November 21–22. This award-winning street festival transforms Alpine’s main streets into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and community spirit. Visitors are invited to experience the magic of Artwalk Alpine— a beloved annual celebration of art, music, and the culture of Far West Texas.

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.

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.