April 2026

Body The City of Alpine has implemented Stage 3 (Severe Water Shortage Conditions) of its Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan in response to declining water supply levels and increased system demands as of Tuesday, April 28.

Body The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization founded by ALTA, the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced they have awarded $5,000 to Smoke in the Mountains BBQ and Ribeye...

Body .

Body .

Body Sul Ross State University announced the retirement of Dr. Robert J. Kinucan, professor of Range Management, whose distinguished career spans 38 years of dedicated service to the university, the academic community, and the Big Bend region.

Body The Alpine Fightin’ Buck and Lady Buck track and field teams competed in Kermit last weekend at the Area competition, where six Lady Bucks and one Fightin’ Buck were able to advance to the Regional competition in Abilene next weekend.

Body The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks are district champions once again!

Body Janie Marie Roberts, 79, of Marathon, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Janie lived a life deeply rooted in faith, service, and love.

Body Paul B. Evans of Alpine passed away suddenly on April 13, 2026. Paul was born on Friday, November 13, 1953, in Canadian, Texas, and was a graduate of La Marque High School in La Marque in 1971.

Body In small towns across West Texas, every dollar matters, and so does every decision about how to invest in the future.