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.

Voters approve all 17 proposed amendments Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.