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Sul Ross State University and the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) have entered into a new agreement to increase opportunities for aspiring medical students. Both universities are members of the Texas State University System (TSUS).

WEEK Meet Whiskers This handsome and charming guy ticks all the boxes. He likes to be picked up and cuddled, he does not shy away from visitors, he gets along with other cats, and enjoys playing, so a younger kitty would be a good match for him.

Sul Ross State University in Alpine has announced a leadership transition at the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS) designed to strengthen operations and expand research capacity for one of the university’s longest-running research programs.

Artwalk Alpine, West Texas’ longest-running arts festival, proudly celebrates its 32nd year on November 21–22. This award-winning street festival transforms Alpine’s main streets into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and community spirit. Visitors are invited to experience the magic of Artwalk Alpine— a beloved annual celebration of art, music, and the culture of Far West Texas.

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As part of the 2025 Rio Grande River Symposium, which began yesterday in McAllen, Sul Ross’ Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk and Rio Grande Joint Venture conservationists Karen Chapman and Jeff Bennett will present discussions and organize workshops on the challenges of conserving the Rio Grande watershed in the Big Bend and Chihuahuan Desert, both in Texas and with their partners in Mexico.

In last Wednesday’s October board meeting of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District (BBRHD), board members voted three to two on the approval of a $3M project, up from the original $2.5M investment, for another permanent healthcare clinic in the City of Presidio. This large-scale project, funded by BBRHD, would add yet another clinic to the City of Presidio, bringing the number to four, according to Board Chairman Buddy Cavness.