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Hon. Roy B. Ferguson elected to board of trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Judge Roy B. Ferguson, presiding over the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Big Bend Amateur Radio Club prepares for this year’s field day

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body As June kicks off in Big Bend Country, the Big Bend Amateur Radio Club (BBARC) gets ready for its annual ARRL Field Day, which is a nationwide “ONAIR” event held annually. This year’s event is slated for June 22-23.

Jim Fowler, a local Ham Radio operator participates in last year’s nationwide on-air event. Fowler is operating a voice transceiver radio during the annual Field Day.

Beef buying basics: what buyers look for, more

2 years ago By Luke Hendryx Ag Agent

Body As we are all well aware, we live in a consumer society, and as such, successful marketing is a critical component in the success of any product.

Beef buying basics: what buyers look for, more

Rangeland conditions vary across the state based on moisture, precipitation outlook

2 years ago By Sarah Fuller Texas Agrilife Extension

Body Rangeland conditions across the state vary as producers contend with an abundance of precipitation in the east, and little, if any, in the west, according to experts with Texas A&M AgriLife Extention Service.

Rangeland conditions vary across the state based on moisture, precipitation outlook

PET OF THE WEEK

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Come meet Maci. Maci is a Husky/ Terrier mix, she has an unusual and striking look due to her one blue eye, known as heterochromia, which can occur in humans as well. Maci came to the shelter as a stray with her brother Fury.

Marfa woman sentenced to 30 years in prison

2 years ago By News Staff

Body A Marfa substitute teacher was sentenced in federal court in Alpine to 360 months or 30 years in prison for the production of child pornography.

Chinati hot springs: Buried treasure in the desert

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Buried miles into the desert and best accessible if you have fourwheel drive and good vehicle clearance, there hides a rustic oasis that offers more peace and distance than most in the modern world will ever experience.

The cold spring pool located at the Chinati Hot Springs overlooks the distant mountains. Photo by Joh Covington

Downtown Alpine suffers tragic loss

2 years ago By News Staff

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The 113-year-old Forcheimer Building in the 100 block of West Holland Avenue succumbed to a tragic fire Sunday evening. This photo from Tuesday morning shows the remnants of the popular downtown business scene and the smoke that’s still present two days later. Photo by Kara Gerbert

113 years of history gone in a flash

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The downtown Alpine business district has not seen such devastation from fire since 1911 when a fire broke out and destroyed the entire downtown area. But just like everyone who lives here today, those folks were resilient, coming together to rebuild their livelihood.

Alpine has a history of disastrous fires, as seen in this photo of the aftermath of the 1911 fire that destroyed its downtown business district. Sunday’s fire marks one of several devastating fires to hit Alpine over the years.

Alpine mourns historic business district

2 years ago By News Staff

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Firefighters aim a water hose at ground level on Sunday while attempting to extinguish the large structure fire that broke out in downtown Alpine. Photo courtesy of Bill Elliott

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