February 2026

Water conference packs venue with hot topics

5 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body In 2024, Sul Ross hosted its inaugural Water in the Desert Conference, inviting experts, legislators, and stakeholders to share their stories, work, and research on how to preserve a desert’s most precious resource: water.

Dr. Marcus Gary and Adam Connor speak to stakeholders during the data center session at this year’s Water in the Desert Conference at Sul Ross State University. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Morning cup of joe

5 months ago By News Staff

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Visitors and poetry gathering participants enjoyed a hearty chuckwagon breakfast and traditional cowboy campfire coffee, held each year at Poet’s Grove as part of the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering. These early risers gathered around the campfire to ward off Saturday morning’s brisk temperatures. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Heading for home

5 months ago By News Staff

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Alpine native Kendall McComb turns the third barrel and heads for the finish line at Saturday afternoon’s Sul Ross Scholarship Rodeo. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Alpine Band competes at Solo & Ensemble

5 months ago By News Staff

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The clarinet trio, Jake Vega, Megan Struthers, and Juan Longion, earned a Superior rating this past weekend. This trio will be vying for a state title in the coming weeks.

Lady Bucks hold volleyball camp

5 months ago By News Staff

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The AHS Lady Buck volleyball team recently held a volleyball camp for third through eighth graders, teaching them some basic skills. Courtesy photot

Hold on tight

5 months ago By News Staff

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Alpine saddle bronc rider and student at Clarendon Junior College, Clancy Newman grits his teeth as he leaves the bucking shoot at Saturday’s Sul Ross Scholarship Rodeo in hopes of taking home a check. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Alpine Band headed to State Contest

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Alpine High School Band traveled on Saturday, February 21-22 to compete in the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, turning in a day the program can be proud of. All 22 students earned either a Division II (Excellent) or Division I (Superior) rating for their performances.

The brass ensemble of Ryanna Pineda, Rose Haas, Raul Renteria, Rose De Guia, and Colt Hale received a Division II rating at the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest this past weekend. Courtesy photo

Meek, not weak

5 months ago By Coleman Reidling Fbc In Alpine

Body I have been thinking about meekness lately. I know – Pastors, right? Merriam-Webster defines meek as “enduring harm or injury with patience and without resentment” and “being gentle or mild in nature.”

Marfa students advance to State Science Fair

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Marfa High School students are headed to the State Science and Engineering Fair after a strong showing at the regional competition held at the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Marfa students advance in science. Seven teams earned qualifications to compete at the state level, which will be held March 27-28 at Texas A&M University in College Station. Courtesy photo

Indian tennis off to a big start

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Fort Davis High School Tennis is off to a tremendous start this season, and the energy around the program is building with every match. The team opened the year at the JV tournament in Big Lake and returned home with an impressive title, Team Champions.