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The Border Archives Bazaar, a free, fun, educational event that brings visitors face-to-face with fascinating historical materials from across the Borderland, is this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Sul Ross State University’s Espino Conference Center in Alpine.

In last week’s Senior Spotlight, Analia Adame’s response to what her plans are after high school was printed incorrectly. Her answer should have been as follows: “After high school, I plan on attending college to become a NICU nurse.

Alpine cross country got a major change of scenery this week, trading the mountains and desert of West Texas for the Gulf Coast as the Bucks competed in the Port Aransas Invitational.

The Marfa Shorthorns have packed plenty into the first five games of the 2026 football season, starting the year with consecutive wins and earning statewide recognition before injuries brought their latest game to an early end.

The Marfa City Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m. in the Casner Room at Marfa City Hall. The meeting was presided over by Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Cash; all council members were present, and Mayor Manuel Baeza joined later via phone.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m., with all trustees present. The board held the required public hearing for the approval of the proposed tax rate for FY 2026-2027 after calling the meeting to order.

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The voter registration for those planning to vote in the November 3 general election is Monday, October 5. Voters planning to vote by mail must submit the application by October 23, with early voting beginning October 19 and running through October 30.

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Mystery lights have long been just that: a mystery. Things tend to flash in the night skies, some shining for only a few minutes or seconds, so understanding what causes them can be tough to understand.