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The problem of uncollected hotel motel occupancy taxes has been a hot topic of much discussion in Brewster County, with many consequences on the line affecting both the county and hotel-motel operators. Having all hoteliers, including short-term rental/air-bnb owners pay their fair share of hotel motel occupancy taxes not only contributes to doing business the right way while stimulating the local economy, but it also trickles down to other county needs such as infrastructure, roads, and more that county residents need.

The Lady Bucks sported a 13-9 record as District play began on Sept. 24 in Alpine against the Tornillo Lady Coyotes. District play is what the girls have been preparing for all year, motivated by last year’s second place finish to the Presidio Lady Blue Devils.

Band Director, Alpine High School The Fightin’ Buck Band is well into marching season, and currently preparing for the UIL Region Marching Contest on Monday, Oct. 17, in Abilene.

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On Sept. 24 a joint operation between Brewster County deputies and U.S. Border Patrol agents resulted in the apprehension of five illegal aliens from Mexico, and the arrest of Emanuel Hosea Hafford. Hafford was discovered to be smuggling the suspects on U.S. Highway 385 south of Marathon.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 27, and the court approved the permitting process for the upcoming Terlingua international chili cookoffs. Commissioners also approved tax collection agreements and other contracts with various local non-profit groups. Commissioner, Pct. 3, Ruben Ortega, was absent.

The Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University received $1 million in funding from the Department of Education through the office of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, Texas Congressional Dist. 23.