February 2026

Legion celebrates Lent

7 months ago By News Staff

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The Big Bend Post #79 of the American Legion hosted a fish fry on Friday with the help of the Legion Auxiliary members like Judy Stokes and Sarah Gluck. Photo by J.T. Maroney

Be cautious when pruning cone-bearing plants

7 months ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil, I planted these Arizona cypresses eight years ago. They are getting too large.

Sul Ross nursing students find home at BBRMC

7 months ago By News Staff

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Big Bend Regional Medical Center has welcomed six new nurses to its staff in full-time and PRN positions from the Sul Ross nursing program. Pictured are members of the staff and the new nurses at a recent recruiting luncheon. In the back are Tricia Stieg, Yolanda Jurado, Serena Escobar (SRSU), Katherine Peace (SRSU), Nailea Gabaldon (SRSU), and Michael Cole. In front are Keith Roberts, Deliah Garza (SRSU), Megan Burley, Leslie Mendoza (SRSU), Kari Renfroe, and Jessica Brauch. Courtesy photo

Varsity boys take championship in McCamey

7 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

This past week, the varsity boys and girls traveled to McCamey, with the boys’ team finishing in 1st place with a team score of 348. Ace Granado shot 80 and finished in 2nd place; David Baca shot 81 and placed 3rd.

The AHS varsity golf team took first place in McCamey on Thursday as a team. Pictured are Camilo Celaya, David Baca, Luis Lujan, Jaden Roggow, and Ace Granado. Courtesy photo

FDISD selects new superintendent

7 months ago By News Staff

Fort Davis Independent School District announced the lone finalist for its new superintendent. During the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, February 9, Fort Davis ISD announced Jason Crow as the lone finalist.

Jason’s family includes his wife, Alyssa (also a teacher and coach), and daughters Mackenzie (6th-grade math teacher), Aylee (12th grade), Austin (11th grade), son Kynsler (7th grade), and granddaughters Aria (4) and Gianna (2). Photo courtesy of FDISD

Branded in San Antonio

7 months ago By News Staff

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Wyatt Renfroe placed 6th with his Fine Wool Lamb at the San Antonio Stock show recently. Wyatt is a 6th grader at Alpine ISD and the son of Aaron and Kari Renfroe. Courtesy photo

First graders engage in hands-on learning

7 months ago By News Staff

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Alpine Elementary first graders recently designed and built their own animal habitats and learned the type of environments they call home. Courtesy photo

LOOKING BACK

7 months ago By News Staff

Alpine Avalanche Photos from the Alpine Avalanche Archives at Archives of the Big Bend, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library and Portal of Texas. .

February 12, 1987, Waddie Mitchell of Elko, NV, will be one of the featured cowboy poets at the First Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering, March 6-7 in Alpine.

Early voting concludes tomorrow

7 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Early voting for the March 3 primary continues through tomorrow, February 27, at the Val Clark Beard Office Complex located at 203 N. 7th Street.

A must stop when visiting El Paso

7 months ago By Head Over Meals

When we talk about or visit El Paso, a trip never feels complete without great Mexican food. For us, when we’re in town, we always make it a point to meet friends at L & J Café, conveniently located right off the interstate.