Opinion

Judge halts Big Bend area border wall A U.S. district judge in El Paso has halted all construction on the border wall project in the Big Bend border area, the Standard reported.

“The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys” — Malcolm S. Forbes, publisher of Forbes magazine.

Cooler mornings, shorter days, and Fall sports all signal the changing of the seasons from Summer to Fall. The Fall season also signals the start of stock show season across much of the State.

Paxton, Talarico spar over gas taxes, diesel prices U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, and Democratic nominee James Talarico traded jabs last week over rising gas and diesel prices, The Texas Tribune reported.

“There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home.” — Rosalynn Carter, first lady of the United States, wife of President Jimmy Carter. The state-of-the-art home security panel on the wall behind me chimed a warning.

Election season is here, and while ballots can sometimes contain more legal language than most of us encounter in our everyday lives, the choices before Alpine voters are important.

Voter registration deadline nearing The deadline to register to vote in the November 3 general election is October 5. Early voting starts October 19 and runs through October 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.

Long before Alpine ISD put words around what it means to #BeABuck, Coach Rosa Garcia spent a lifetime showing us. This weekend we will rename a building that has been part of Alpine ISD for generations: the Coach Rosa Garcia Gymnasium at Alpine High School.

“There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children – one is roots, and the other, wings.” – Hodding S. Carter.

Winter fire mitigation remains critical in Alpine, Marathon and Study Butte The Brewster County burn ban remains in effect from September 30, 2026, through December 25, 2026.