January 2026

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Body The Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the commissioner’s courtroom of the Brewster County Courthouse. Commissioner Pct. 3 Ruben Ortega was absent.

Body FIGHTIN’ BUCK BASKETBALL January 16: Tornillo vs Alpine | JV: 6:30 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 20: Alpine @ Presidio | JV: 5 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 23: Anthony vs Alpine | JV: 6:30 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 27: Alpine @ Kermit | JV: 5 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 30: OPEN

Body The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks boys’ varsity basketball team wrapped up the final, full tune-up week before district play with a split, taking a tough loss at home before turning around and putting on a clinic on the road.

Body The Alpine High School Lady Bucks varsity basketball team closed the door on non-district play this past week with two tightly contested games, showing determination and the Big Bend fighting spirit against Fort Stockton and Kermit as they turned their focus toward the start of...

Body “If you type adeptly with 10 fingers, you’re typing faster than your mind is working.” — James A. Michener (1907 - 1997), American writer of more than 40 books The doctor’s waiting room was full.

Body While winter often brings cooler temperatures to the Big Bend region, it also introduces a heightened risk of fires both inside homes and across the surrounding rangelands.

Body I am writing to you to get some help. Maybe by crying out to the public, we can make Alpine safer.

Body The idyllic town of Fort Davis is known for its quiet, unassuming streets and neighborhoods. This all changed on New Year’s Day, with the tragic death of one of their young community members.

Body Hillside Baptist Church in Alpine invites the public to attend its new Wednesday night Bible Study video series, titled “The Promise of Heaven.” Written by wellknown Christian author Dr.