February 2026

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.

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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.

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 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. Under the direction of science teacher Lizzy Donaldson, students entered eight projects in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

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.