December 2025

January 1 Big Bend Art Council Bank show schedule for 2026, All months are now open for the art show at West Texas National Bank.

More news from 2025 .

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on the YEAR IN REVIEW What local officials envisioned at the start of 2025 What are you looking forward to most in 2025? Former Alpine City Manager Megan Antrim: I’m looking forward to continued infrastructure improvements, community enrichment, and more time with family and friends.

W EEK Meet Ritchey This beautiful and friendly girl was brought to the shelter in early December after frequenting a local bar in Alpine. The staff and patrons loved her so much that she was named after the establishment she frequented.

Five big moves from the Lege in 2025 The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: • Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.

The Big Bend Livestock Show Association will hold its 82nd Annual stock show January 8-10 at the Alpine ISD Ag Barn. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, January 8 • All market animals must be weighed in and entry fees paid between 4 p.m.

Dear Neil: Could you please recommend some foundation plantings suitable to plant on the north side of the house? In addition to north side shading, the area is also shaded by two enormous crape myrtles, so there is never any direct sunlight.

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