The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is raising funds for a pollinator garden that will be dedicated to the memory of Patty Manning. This garden will be created and placed at the Alpine Public Library. The garden is being created to honor Patty’s legacy by providing an educational and attractive landscape for the community as well as a food source for native pollinators.
Dean Culpepper, Ph. D., has been named the new College of Health Sciences dean at Sul Ross, effective November 1. Dr. Culpepper moved to Alpine to lead the new college and contribute to the university’s mission of serving this vibrant region.
The Brewster County Commissioners Court convened for its regular meeting on November 26, with Precinct 3 Commissioner Ruben Ortega stepping in as presiding officer in Brewster County Judge Greg Henington’s absence.
The Alpine City Council held its final regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 3, at city hall. Mayor Catherine Eaves and Ward 1 Councilor Regan Stone were absent, with Ward 5 Councilor Rick Stephens presiding as mayor pro tem.