September 2026

The City of Alpine held its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at 5:30 p.m. Ward 3 Councilor Robert Ruckes was absent, and Ward 4 Councilor Lucy Escovedo joined later in the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves.

The Alpine Independent School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19. Trustees Jimmy Morris and Josh Cross were absent.

“Modern schools use computer programs for misbehavior issues. When I was in school, rebooting bad behavior with a paddle worked faster than a software update.” — Source unknown, but I’ll give it an “amen” “Special education,” answered one of the long-timers group last week.

Most men who get prostate cancer feel completely fine. No pain. No warning. No reason, as far as they can tell, to sit in a doctor’s office and talk about it.That’s exactly what makes it dangerous—and exactly why September matters.

Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS September 15 Brewster County Elections Open House, 1 p.m.

One of Far West Texas’ most recognizable community traditions returns Labor Day weekend as the 2026 Marfa Lights Festival brings three days of live music, food, vendors, family entertainment and celebration to downtown Marfa on September 4-6.

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.

For 40 years, some of the finest Western artists and traditional gear makers in the country have gathered in Far West Texas for an exhibition rooted in the art, craftsmanship, and traditions of the working West.

Exhibitors planning to exhibit swine at a Texas major show in 2026-2027 should plan to do so between September 1 through September 25. The late ordering window is September 26 through November 7.

When fall rolls around, so does football. And with so many armchair quarterbacks around, snack food is always a must. Chips and dip are likely a go-to for your football watch parties, and delicious yet easy dips beyond salsa and guacamole can bring you accolades from friends and family.