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Big Bend Vintage holds ribbon cutting

2 months ago By News Staff

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The Alpine Ambassadors were on hand recently for a ribbon cutting, announcing the grand opening of Big Bend Vintage. The new store, offering vintage items, is owned and operated by David and September Broadhead. Courtesy photo

BBARC holds annual field day

2 months ago By News Staff

Body Starting midday Saturday, June 27, 2026, and running through midday Sunday, June 28, is the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) Field Day event.

Alpine celebrates second annual Make Music Day

2 months ago By News Staff

Body Alpine’s downtown will come alive with music on Saturday, June 20, as the community gathers for the 2nd Annual Make Music Day Alpine, a free, all-day celebration inviting everyone to make, share, and enjoy music together.

APL holds successful fundraiser

2 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body The Alpine Public Library recently held a successful fundraising event in the form of its First Annual Putt-Putt Golf weekend inside the library. Board President Kay Tscheyka said, “The event was a massive success!

Ellen and Chris Ruggia of Vast Graphics were one of this year’s sponsors for the Alpine Public Library’s Putt-Putt Golf fundraiser. Vast Graphics sponsored the Desert Walk hole that tied for second place for favorite holes. Photo courtesy of APL

Teachers’ dedication equals student success

3 months ago By News Staff

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Marfa ISD teacher Rachel Gomez is joined by Valerie Valerio and Linda Ojeda, along with a representative from Career Craft in Fort Stockton, to participate in the BB-RISE and PBIZ Pathway to Precision professional development training to make sure student accomplishments at Marfa ISD are accurately reflected in the Texas Accountability System. Photo courtesy of Marfa ISD

Shaping tomorrow with seeds today

3 months ago By News Staff

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Marathon Public Library Director Dara Cavness and her helper plant strawberries in the library’s garden. Photo courtesy of Marathon Public Library

Starting stewardship early

3 months ago By News Staff

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These young volunteers are what helps keep everything in tip-top shape at the Alpine Animal Shelter. River and Roam Rousselow are being good stewards by helping out with keeping the homeless cat cages clean. Photo by Alpine Animal Services

Hike Smart

3 months ago By News Staff

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Material wealth and spiritual poverty

3 months ago By Rev. Wyatt Boutwell Holy Cross Anglican Church

Body A few years ago in our parish, we read a book by Eric Metaxas titled 7 Men (Metaxas later followed up with 7 Women and 7 More Men—apparently the market for such books is quite strong).

Strong support suggested for leaning century stalks

3 months ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Body Dear Neil, Is this 35foot century plant stalk in danger of falling? Should we wait until it dries out to take it down? It looks like it could. I think I’d at least provide a very strong support on the downhill side.