August 2026

Body Dwight Houston Yarbrough, beloved husband, father, veteran, counselor, educator, and longtime Midland resident, passed away after a life defined by service, integrity, compassion, and unwavering faith. A proud alumnus of the University of Oklahoma, Dwight earned his Ph.D.

Body Johnny Joe Marquez, 55, of Alpine, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2026, in Odessa, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in El Paso on August 19, 1970, Johnny spent nearly his entire life in Alpine, the community he loved and faithfully served.

Body The Alpine Cowboys’ 2026 season ended without the deep playoff run the club had hoped to make, but the final two losses did not erase a summer filled with explosive offense, changing momentum and a determined late-season push that brought postseason baseball back to Kokernot...

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 21 Scrimmages @ Van Horn TBD Aug 28 Marfa vs El Paso DaVinci @ Fort Hancock 7:30 p.m. Sept 3 Marfa @ Fort Hancock 7:30 p.m.

Body FOOTBALL Aug 29 Wayland Baptist vs Sul Ross 7 p.m. Sept 5 Adams State vs Sul Ross 7 p.m.

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 28 McCamey vs Alpine 7 p.m. Sept 4 Alpine @ Fabens 7 p.m.

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 14 Scrimmage TBD Aug 21 Scrimmage TBD Aug 28 Fort Hancock vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m. Sept 4 Buena Vista vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m.