March 2026

Body The Brewster County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at the Brewster County Courthouse. All commissioners were present.

Body The Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers with all council members present.

Body For three days in February, Alpine became the center of one of the most important water conversations in Texas.

Body March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to brush up on the facts about colorectal cancer, one of the most preventable—and treat-able— cancers when detected early. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States.

Body Dear Editor, Recently, the City of Alpine began sending my gas usage bill to me instead of my landlord, the property owner. Having a very accommodating landlord, he agreed to allow me to pay for my gas usage and debit my rent payment accordingly.

Body Recently, the Department of Homeland Security has moved forward with plans for the construction of a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. So, why no wall? Here are my questions: Why does it matter to me?

Body Steve Galindo passed away Saturday, February 28, surrounded by family. Steve was born in Alpine on August 17, 1970.

Body Joe William Mussey of Alpine, Texas, died Wednesday, February 25, at his home in Alpine, Texas. He was born May 18, 1930, in Del Rio, Texas, to Reuben and Stella Mussey.

Body The Alpine Fightin’ Buck golf teams were spread out across West Texas last week, with the boys’ JV team competing in Pecos, the boys’ varsity competing in Iraan, David Baca and Ace Granado competing in Andrews, and the girls’ team also played in Iraan for the first time as a...

Body If anyone in Kermit on Saturday thought the Alpine Varsity Fightin’ Lady Bucks were intimidated by the defending Class 3A state champions, they didn’t stay confused for long.