April 2026

The Alpine Lady Bucks delivered a masterclass at the District 4-3A Championships, capturing their sixth consecutive district title with a commanding team total of 240 points.

On April 1, 2026, the world became a little dimmer as we lost one of the best people to ever walk the earth. Ronald Kevin Krut of Alpine, known to many as Captain Ron, passed away in El Paso, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and laughter.

Marcella Celaya Portillo, age 86, of Monahans, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Odessa. She was born on January 16, 1940, in San Vicente, Texas, to Federico Macias and Maria Santiago Celaya. Marcella was raised and spent most of her young life in Marathon and Big Bend National Park.

The Big Bend Regional Hospital District held its regular meeting on March 25 at 3 p.m. at its offices in Alpine.

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

The biggest claim to fame for Pecos, Texas, is that it is home to the World’s First Rodeo.

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We have been blessed with some recent Spring rainfall over the past several days, which will significantly contribute to a seasonal green-up that will help to kickstart our growing season.

Dear Editor, I read with interest your article “BBRHD continues rural health advancements.” The article gives the false impression that the OBBBA is a net positive for rural healthcare.

Dear Editor, In 1972, while undergoing U.S. infantry training for that war in Southeast Asia, I went through escape and evasion training at Fort Ord, California. A sobering experience, it was traumatic for this then, recently graduated college student, i.e., this 21-year-old.