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Hawkins anchors Lady Bucks with steady presence

2 months ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

There’s a certain kind of player every team leans on, the one who doesn’t flinch in big moments, who shows up the same way every day, and who quietly sets the tone for everyone else. For Alpine High School senior Kody Hawkins, that role has become second nature.

Kody Hawkins winds up a pitch during a recent home game. Courtesy photo

BBRHD continues rural health advancements

2 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

As the Big Bend region continues to find ways to bridge the gaps in our rural healthcare desert, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could help. This bill includes a $50 billion rural health transformation program focused on improving access to hospitals and other healthcare providers, improving healthcare outcomes with measurable interventions, especially chronic health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and other heartrelated chronic illnesses.

AISD approves scholarship recipients, deferred maintenance

2 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. District 4 board member Jimmy Morris was absent.

Dr. Michelle Rinehart AISD superintendent

Clean sweep in Sanderson

2 months ago By News Staff

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Commissioners approve AC units, jail contracts, and vehicle repair

2 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Brewster County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. with all commissioners present. After approval of the meeting minutes from the March 10 and March 17 meetings, Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presented to the court the request for replacement of two five-ton AC units at the Red Patillo Center in Study Butte.

Museum honors long-time area ranchers

2 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

In its 10th year, the Museum of the Big Bend will once again hold its annual Heritage Award Dinner in the Cultural Events Center at the museum. This year’s honorees are Tom and Val Beard, long-time area ranchers, museum supporters, and Brewster County residents.