June 2026

David Eric Molinar, a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and cherished member of his Alpine community, passed away on May 11, 2026, just weeks before what would have been his 54th birthday. Born on June 3, 1972, in Alpine, David’s life was a testament to warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith.

Leroy Granado Baeza, 87, of Fort Davis and more recently of Dallas, passed away on May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on April 10 in Alpine, he was the beloved son of Dolores (“Lolo”) and Faye Baeza.

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

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The Brewster County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Precinct 4 Commissioner Mo Morrow was absent.

The Brewster County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) arrested Geoffrey “Geo” Raul Calderon in the early morning hours of May 30 on multiple charges. Calderon was charged with resisting arrest, search or transport; tampering/ fabricating evidence; possession of a controlled substance; and possession of a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Both possession charges and the tampering with evidence charges are third-degree felonies. His bond was set at $23,000.

“It’s a small world and the older I get, the smaller it gets.” — Still my favorite saying “Hmmm,” I thought, feeling my Cajun curiosity kick in. “Lacie needs my number?” Lacie and her husband, Josh, are friends, and I responded quickly.

Alpine City Employee I grew up on the border, so I am not naïve about what moves through border communities. Smuggling, drug trafficking, money movement, and quiet corruption are not just movie plots.

The Alpine ISD “Bucks at Work” Program is officially underway for Summer 2026, providing local students with valuable real-world work experience while building stronger partnerships between schools, businesses, and the community.

It was a tough decision, but the selection committee for the annual Friends of the Jeff Davis County Library Scholarship was delighted to choose a total of four awards through a matching gift from the Kay Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Three recipients are from Fort Davis High School, one is a home-schooled Fort Davis resident, and there were no graduating seniors from Valentine this year.