September 2026

Presidio County Commissioners Court met Wednesday, September 9, in Marfa. Presidio County Judge Joe Portillo presided over the meeting, which addressed general housekeeping issues, grants, and a reported case of screwworm.

Sul Ross State University began the Fall 2026 semester with 25% enrollment growth, according to preliminary Texas State University System data. SRSU reported 2,904 students enrolled across its Alpine and International campuses, an increase of 573 over the previous fall, the highest total since 2017.

Sul Ross State baseball will have a new leader in the dugout as Matthew Torrez takes over the Lobos program, bringing more than two decades of college coaching experience and a lengthy record of success at the junior college level to Alpine.

The Alpine Emergency Services Board (AESB) held its regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. Directors Albert Benitez and Mark Rose were absent, and Treasurer Stacey Wood joined via Teams. Both Benitez’s and Rose’s absences were excused.

The Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m. All council members were present, and the meeting was presided over by Alpine City Mayor Catherine Eaves.

As we begin another academic year at Sul Ross State University, I am reminded that the true strength of a university is found in its people – the faculty who teach and conduct research, the students who challenge themselves to learn, and the programs and institutions that connect a university to...

“The styles have evolved, but the soul is still the same.” — Overheard at the car parts store. “I love this season of year,” I announced to the coffee club last week.

Senate GOP opens wallet for Paxton’s campaign The Senate Republican leadership is pouring tens of millions of dollars into the U.S. Senate campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with Democratic nominee James Talarico.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS September 17-18 Trappings of Texas September 17 Hike with Homeless Dogs, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

.