August 2026

Body Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported.

Body Although summer is winding down, the sun is still hanging in the sky for a while, bringing the warmer temperatures with it. But any discomfort can be remedied with an island-inspired treat like this Caribbean Rum Cake.

Body The Brewster County Elections office is holding an open house on Tuesday, September 15, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Val Clark Beard Office Complex, located behind the courthouse at 203 N. 7th Street in Alpine.

Body Alpine Avalanche.

Body Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS August 28 Master Naturalist Hike, 9 a.m.

Body Five outstanding Texas public school leaders have been selected as state finalists for the 2026 Superintendent of the Year award, the Texas Association of School Boards’annual recognition of exemplary leadership in public education.

Body Pride Marfa returns to the high desert for its 5th Annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, creativity, and inclusivity. The event brings a weekend of art, performance, and connection to one of the most distinct cultural landscapes of the Chihuahuan Desert Region.

Body INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts), for bottom of pan-optional 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted if lumpy 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 (3.

Body The Friends of the Pecos River, in collaboration with the Texas Produced Water Consortium, will host a community conversation about proposals to treat and reuse produced water from the oilfield to rewater the drying Pecos River basin.

Body Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to launch an investigation into billions of dollars in federal contracts for a massive border infrastructure project in the Big Bend region of Texas, contracts PEER...