December 2025

When one runs into Bobby Greeson at an event at Sul Ross, it is not immediately obvious what his role is, despite his camera in hand. His official title is Media Specialist, but he’s commonly known as just ‘the media guy.’

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done. — 1897 hymn.

As a neurodivergent person, I have a gift for misreading social situations. Nuances in conversation—tone, timing, subtext—sometimes slip right past me, especially when I’m just trying to be friendly. And compared to my hometown of Houston, Alpine makes friendliness a local pastime.

Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire with the filing deadline on Monday, Dec.

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The time for the Annual Live Nativity is right around the corner. The Nativity dates are December 19-21, and the event will be held at the “stable area” between Kokernot Lodge and the Outdoor Theatre. Tri-county residents and visitors are invited to be the audience as this timeless story is retold with lights, music, and costumed characters, including Mary, Joseph, Gabriel, shepherds, wise men, and more. Wassermann Wranch will again provide the animal cast of Carl the camel and Pumpkin, the faithful Nativity donkey. Anyone may also be a part of the all-star cast by just showing up to the new dressing area, the Prop Barn [right next to the Outdoor Theater Stage], to robe up and fill the role of a winged angel, shepherd, wise man, scribe, innkeeper, census reader, or other parts. There are no lines to learn, and costumes are provided. Check out next week’s Alpine Avalanche for complete information. Please call Karen at 432-386-3071 for further questions.

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Early Tuesday morning, Brewster County Deputies and DPS State Troopers responded to a rollover crash near Altuda on Highway 90. All three occupants were transported to Big Bend Regional Medical Center for treatment. A 19-year-old male, from Ojinaga, Mexico, was pronounced deceased following transport.

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