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The West Texas Water Research Center (WTWRC) at Sul Ross State University is surging ahead, with interim leadership in place, a seasoned research scientist joining the team, and a stakeholder- driven planning process underway. Housed within the university’s Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) and launched with a challenge grant from the Horizon Foundation, the WTWRC will deliver science-based solutions to address West Texas’ most pressing water issues and will focus on water availability, recharge, and sustainability in the Trans-Pecos.

Leadership Big Bend is now accepting applications for the class of 2026. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2025. Leadership Big Bend is an annual program that combines interactive leadership training with sessions designed to provide each attendee with unique insight into the tri-county area. The class meets once a month from September through May in one of the tri-county communities, with speakers and activities planned for the entire day. Each month has a theme and involves learning from county and local government leaders, area business professionals, the art community, Sul Ross, McDonald Observatory, and the Park Services. A favorite session is an overnight trip “down south” to Big Bend National Park, Terlingua, and Presidio. The dates for the 20252026 sessions are 9/18, 10/16, 11/13, 12/4, 1/231/24, 2/12, 3/26, 4/16, and 5/14. Class size is limited, so please email your application soon if you are interested in being a part of this special program. Each LBB class takes responsibility for developing a group service project to benefit the tri-county area and gain experience in leadership skills. For example, the LBB class of 2024 raised funds and donated microscopes for the Casa Hogar Orphanage. The class also helped the Family Crisis Center conduct its annual fundraiser, selling BBQ and hosting a silent auction. Applications can be accessed on the www. leadershipbigbend. org website or by emailing info@leadershipbigbend. org. Please return your completed application to application@leadershipbigbend. org by September 1, 2025. Tuition for the program is $250.00 per person and covers all expenses, including the overnight trip “Down South.” Many participants are sponsored by their employer or a club, so please feel free to explore that option. Scholarships will be considered in special circumstances. Since its founding in 1994, Leadership Big Bend has carried out its mission of training and promoting leaders for the tri-county area comprising Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio Counties. Leadership Big Bend is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations and tuition are tax-deductible. If you have questions, please email info@leadershipbigbend.

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Late summer is an exciting time for sports fans. After months away from the gridiron, the college football season kicks off at the end of August. Each college football season is unpredictable, as no one knows which game will mark the first big upset or who will ultimately be crowned as national champions in January. As college football fans prepare for another fun season, they can look to these notable early-season games on the 2025 schedule.

• August 15 Scrimmage @ McCamey | 7 p.m. • August 22 Scrimmage vs Pecos | 7 p.m.

Saturday night kicked off Alpine High School’s Cross-Country team’s season with their Moonlit Miles fundraiser held at Kokernot Park. Guided by glow sticks and luminarias, the team, along with friends, family, and other Alpine citizens, grabbed their glow sticks and moon pies and hit the trail.

Alpine High School kicked off the 2025 football season in style on Friday, August 8, with the much-anticipated Purple and Gold Night at Bucks Stadium. It was a winning mix of flame-grilled hot dogs, music, Alpine sports merchandise, and excited fans.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees met for a special meeting on Tuesday, August 7, in the Board Room at the Alpine ISD Administration Building. All trustees were present, with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart presiding.