February 2026

The Alpine Track and Field Team traveled to Fort Stockton on Saturday to compete in the 82nd Annual Comanche Relays, with the girls’ varsity and JV capturing the division championship with 120 points and the boys’ JV earning a 2nd-place team finish with 115 points. The girls outperformed Midland Christian, Presidio, Fort Stockton, Kermit, Water Valley, and Pecos, earning first-place finishes in the 400m, 3200m, long jump, triple jump, and with heavy scoring in the 1600m and relay events.

SRSU RODEO March 5–7: SRSU @ San Antonio March 26-28: SRSU @ Ranger College- Sweetwater April 9–11: SRSU @ Pecos April 16–18: SRSU @ Tarleton-Stephenville SRSU BASEBALL February 27–28: TexasA&MKingsvillevsSRSU|5p.m./2p.m.&5p.m.(DH) March 1: Texas A&M Kingsville vs SRSU | 1 p.m. SRSU SOFTBALL February 28: Western New Mexico vs SRSU | 12 p.m./2 p.m.

AHS TENNIS February 27–28: Mustang Invitational @ Fort Hancock | 8 a.m. (MST) March 5: Monahans Dual @ Monahans | JV/V: 4 p.m.

The Alpine Fightin’ Lady Bucks placed third this past weekend at the Concho Classic Softball Tournament in San Angelo. “It was a very productive weekend for our program,” Head Coach Chris Virdell said.

Hunter Clay Ross, 54, passed away on February 3, 2026, in San Antonio. He was born July 31, 1971, in Arlington.

Frank Covington, 81 years old, of Alpine, Texas, passed away on February 23 in Alpine. On that day, Frank went home to be with the Lord, whom he faithfully loved and served throughout his life.

The City of Alpine is undergoing an exciting period of growth and revitalization as the city council and city staff pursue strategic projects designed to strengthen both the local economy and quality of life for residents and visitors. We are using a forward- looking approach to development by balancing tourism promotion, infrastructure improvement, and essential community services. We are committed to sustainable progress that benefits all sectors of the community.

One of the most important responsibilities in local government is maintaining a city charter that reflects current law, best practices, and the needs of the community it serves. Over time, changes in state law, court rulings, and voter-approved measures can leave portions of a charter outdated or inconsistent. For that reason, the Alpine City Council has begun a comprehensive review of our Home Rule Charter, and residents are invited to participate in this important process.

On Saturday, February 21, fifteen students from the Big Bend Area gathered with family and friends at the Event Center of the Museum of the Big Bend to recite original poems they entered in the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest. One hundred ninety poems were entered in the contest from as far away as Ohio.

The Alpine Independent School Board of Trustees met last Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for their regular meeting in the school administration building. Trustees Josh Cross of District 7 and Joe Portillo of District 2 were absent.