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The 2026 primary runoff election is just weeks away, with early voting scheduled for May 18-22, and election day scheduled for Tuesday, May 26. Polls in Brewster County will be open for early voting only during the week.

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Leadership Big Bend will be hosting the Big Bend Volunteer Fair in conjunction with a job fair for local high school students on Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Center on the campus of Sul Ross State University. This volunteer fair is geared toward learning about the multiple non-profit groups across the tri-county area, and how anyone interested in the numerous causes can volunteer.

The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University has received a $975,000 gift from John L. Nau III to advance the next phase of habitat restoration at Nine Point Mesa Ranch, building on his original $1 million investment that launched the project.

The Alpine Emergency Services Board met on Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. Directors Albert Benitez and Aaron Rodriguez were absent.

The 1st Annual Sul Ross Pecos College Rodeo is complete, with the final performance having wrapped up Saturday, April 11. As the “home team,” Sul Ross had a contestant in each event during Saturday night’s short go, except the barrel racing and the bull riding.

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