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Big Bend National Park (BBNP) has announced two closures that will affect visitation to certain areas of the park this month. Beginning last Thursday, park officials announced the annual closing of select areas in the Chisos mountains to help protect nesting Peregrine falcons.

Former Terlingua resident Harold Lee McMullen, 74, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in an Alpine federal court. According to the United States Attorney’s Offi ce for the Western District of Texas, McMullen, who was arrested on August 15, 2023, and pleaded guilty on September 14, 2023, possessed more than 400 images depicting the sexual abuse of children.

Early voting for the March 5 primary is set to begin on February 20 and continues until March 1. Locally, there are three contested races, two on the Republican ballot and one on the Democratic ballot.

Last Tuesday, the Lady Bucks won their last district home game of the season against the Tornillo Coyotes. For this Senior Night, Alpine celebrated their graduating athletes, including Novah Carasco for her 1000-point record.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks stayed home last Tuesday for a district game against the Tornillo Coyotes that resulted in a 71-56 win for the home team. “Tornillo really pushed us, they had a really good game plan.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck baseball team will begin strong this season with six starting return players. Although they lost an equal number to graduation, Coach Adam Llanez believes his team will be contenders in district play. On top of the six returning players, four of last season’s JV players have moved up to varsity.

Amidst the vast landscapes of West Texas, a beacon of hope is shining bright as the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Big Bend (CACBB) proudly unveils Charity Thrift, a thrift store with a purpose. To support child victims in the Big Bend by closing the financial gap between grant contributions that allow this non-profit to service the children of the Big Bend area.

Nicolas Hurt is a talented guitarist, film producer, and music instructor at Sul Ross State University, and the Museum of the Big Bend will host the artist for a free showing on Friday, February 2. The museum, located on Alpine’s Sul Ross State University campus, is thrilled to present an unforgettable evening.