November 2025

George Ann Wilson George Ann Wilson, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the people who loved her most. In her final hours, her family gathered close and played one of her favorite comforts— The Gilded Age.

Each year, Hillside Baptist Church in Alpine receives boxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. This organization, led by Franklin Graham, responds to the physical and spiritual needs of people in crisis worldwide and works in over 110 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine, and persecution.

Voters approve all 17 proposed amendments Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. Those included measures to raise the homestead exemption and reduce property taxes for businesses, and to provide $1 billion annually for a statewide water fund.

Across every corner of Texas, from the rim of Palo Duro Canyon to the pine forests along the Angelina River, more than 314,000 acres of working lands are now permanently conserved through the Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT).

A stunning variety of photography awaits visitors at the Jeff Davis County Library, which is hosting a traveling exhibit, Mexican Fiestas, on display from November 3 through December 12. Created by Humanities Texas in collaboration with Houston photographer Geoff Winningham, the exhibit is a series of vivid photos showcasing Mexico’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. The images span many decades of Winningham’s work, which documents a wide array of festive traditions in villages throughout Mexico to celebrate community, traditions, art, and dance. The exhibit is free and may be seen during regular library hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. For questions, phone (432) 426 3802.

UPCOMING EVENTS November 13 Borderlands Research Institute’s Center for Land Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement, is hosting a landowner workshop at the Morgan University Center November 13-14 True Westpresented by Sul Ross Theatre, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the MoCap Soundstage by Kokernot Lodge. Tickets are available at www.bit.ly/sulross-theatre.

Celebrate autumn with a “Tea on the Terrace” at the Jeff Davis County Library in Fort Davis tomorrow, at 1:30 p.m. Sample freshly brewed teas with cookies while attendees share ideas about “gratitude.” A special highlight will be a tasting of English tea sent directly from the Ritz in London. This is a free program sponsored by Friends of the Library. For questions, call (432) 426 3802.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks boys varsity basketball team opens the 2025-2026 season Monday night, November 17, at home against Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m., and the Bucks are ready to hit the hardwood with a renewed sense of focus and unfinished business on their minds.

The Alpine Lady Bucks tipped off their 2025-2026 basketball season Monday night against Sands High School, falling 47-22 in their first action since last season’s playoff appearance. The game was played mainly by the junior varsity team with just three varsity players, as the coaching staff was unsure how far the volleyball season would extend.

Dear Neil, My husband planted a pineapple top several years ago. It grew quite large, and then, to our surprise, a tiny pineapple formed in the center of the plant. Now the original plant is beginning to decline. Is that normal for a fruit-producing pineapple? Also, the new fruit isn’t full-sized. Is that also normal? What should we do with each of them now?