Alpine to host Wildlife Weekend
Calling all wildlife enthusiasts! The City of Alpine is joining the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University to host the second annual Wildlife Weekend from January 31 to February 2.
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Livestock show raises over $450,000
The 81st Annual Big Bend Livestock Show and Sale wrapped up this past Saturday night with more than $350,000 in market animal sales. The show began at 9 a.m.
AHS tennis courts revamped
Alpine High School’s tennis courts are getting a much-needed facelift thanks to the support of Ward 5 City Councilor Rick Stephens, who provided the materials and labor for the project.
Packed house and water woes for the new year
The Alpine City Council met on Tuesday, January 7, for its first regular meeting of 2025. Topics on the agenda included rezoning properties for commercial businesses, selling the Colima Addition adjacent to N. 16th Street, and developing water conservation and drought contingency plans.
Texas sage needs trimming soon
Dear Neil, Can I trim and reshape my Texas sage plants? They have become very leggy since the cold spell several years ago. When should I do it? Trim them in the next 4- 5 weeks before new growth commences.
Native Plant Society to discuss seed project
The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will hold this month’s program on Saturday, January 18, at 1 p.m. in the Alpine Public Library’s AEP room.
Stoke the Flame
It’s camping season! In the fall and winter, locals and visitors alike turn to magical West Texas, home to vast desert land, rich riparian areas, and mountainous “sky islands” that erupt out of nowhere.
