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Visit Alpine, Texas, and Odessa Arts present “The Story of Art in America”

2 years ago By News Staff

Visit Alpine, Texas, and Odessa Arts are proud to present a special screening event series featuring episodes from Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed television program, “The Story of Art in America.”

From top left: Michael Stevens, Dot Mainz, Pauline Hernandez, and Ramon Deanda. Photos courtesy of Legit Productions

American Legion donates shoes to area students

2 years ago By News Staff

The American Legion Big Bend Post 79 recently donated over $5,000 worth of tennis shoes to area students for the new school year. Pictured are Legion members Andy Ramos, Fred Rodriguez, Martin Sandate, Alpine ISD staff member Laura Portillo, Legion member Jim Sullivan, Marfa ISD principal Rosie Martinez, AISD school nurse Gayla Owen, and AISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart. Courtesy photo

Tri-County Voter Promoters upcoming voter registration events

2 years ago By News Staff

Alpine Morgan University Center, Sul Ross, E Sul Ross Ave, Alpine, TX 79834 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Tuesday, September 17; Wednesday, September 25 Farmer’s Market, 301 E Avenue A, Alpine. 9 a.m. – 12 noon: Saturday, September 14; Saturday, September 21; Saturday, September 28 Marfa Marfa Post Office, 100...

TPWD forecasts strong mourning and white-winged dove populations

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Dove season officially began on September 1. Thanks to a rainy spring and an early summer, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists predict record-high populations of mourning and white-winged doves this season.

tie dove hunt. This year marked the groupÊs sixth Annual event. Photo courtesy of Jefferson Elder A group of avid dove hunters in Shackelford County holds an annual hatand-

Remembering September 11

2 years ago By News Staff

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The sun rises through the top of the 9/11 memorial as United States Border Patrol officers hold their annual ceremony honoring those Americans who lost their lives on that fateful morning in 2001. The memorial is held at the USBP Alpine station in front of the mangled piece of iron from the Twin Towers Photo by Matt Walter

38th Annual Trappings of Texas gets underway

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The 38th Annual Trappings of Texas exhibit and sale will begin tonight at the Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross campus.

Wayne Franklin, 2024 Trappings of Texas Premier Artist

County approves new external auditor, new accounting software, saves money on interlocal agreement

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the commissioner’s courtroom.

Gallery back in business

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Alpine Ambassadors were on hand for the grand opening of the Big Bend Gallery Saturday afternoon for a ribbon cutting. A large crowd of area artists who had previously displayed their work in the Catch Light Gallery, which had been lost in the tragic downtown fire, was on hand to open the new space. Photo by Kara Gerbert

New location for Javelinas

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Alpine Ambassadors helped welcome Jennifer Harrod with a grand opening ribbon cutting at her new location and expansion of Javelinas on 5th and Holland. Harrod, whose business has been across the street moved to the larger location to better display her large selection of women’s clothing and gift options. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Tourism in Big Bend contributes millions to local economy

2 years ago By News Staff

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that in 2023, 509,000 park visitors spent an estimated $48.7 million in local gateway regions while visiting Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River.

Hiking is a big part of visiting Big Bend National Park. Due to the desert climate, hikers must prepare by carrying plenty of water and wearing comfortable, sturdy shoes. During the late spring, summer, and early fall, hike in the early morning before temperatures reach their peak at well over 100 degrees. Photo courtesy of Visit Big Bend

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