April 2026

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity softball team came out swinging and never let up, taking down Lamesa in two straight games, 11-1 and 5-1, to claim the Bi-District Championship and punch their ticket to the Area round of the playoff s.

Body Darlene Peterson passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at her Chisolm Court home, with family present. A remembrance gathering will be held at a later date, at her home church, in Terlingua.

Body “Fire prevention starts with awareness, and everyone has a role to play in keeping our community safe,” Alpine Volunteer Fire Chief James Etchison Dry conditions, low humidity, and increasing winds precipitate the height of fire season across Brewster County.

Body More than a year after Alpine ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart first proposed a partnership with the City of Alpine to repair and refurbish Manuel Payne Field, the plan is finally moving forward.

Body The Big Bend Regional Hospital District (BBRHD) held its regular meeting last Thursday at 3 p.m. in Alpine at the BBRHD offices. All board members were present, and President Valynda Henington presided over the meeting.

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Body The Brewster County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. All commissioners were present, and the meeting was presided over by Brewster County Judge Greg Henington.

Body Once again, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated its “Smart Wall Map.

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