March 2026

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

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

For three days in February, Alpine became the center of one of the most important water conversations in Texas. Landowners, scientists, groundwater conservation district leaders, legislators, judges, nonprofit partners, and community members gathered at Sul Ross State University for the Water in the Desert 2026 conference.

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.

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.

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? It is unnecessary because immigration through the Big Bend section of the border is 1% of the total for the southern border and constitutes ¼ of its length, 517 miles.

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

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.

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 complete team. “Overall, we had a good week as we passed the midpoint of the season,” said Coach Marco Gomez. “I have seen improvement every week in our players, and that is one of our goals.”

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. Alpine marched into Coahoma’s backyard on February 28 and went pitch-for-pitch, swingfor- swing with the number four-ranked team in the state, falling just short in an 8-9 heart-stopper that felt more like a playoff game than a February matchup.