Construction is underway at Manuel Payne Field in Alpine, where crews have begun demolishing the existing softball field and installing … More
Category: Brewster County
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez to hold Alpine town hall Monday ahead of courthouse meeting
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, whose District 19 includes much of the Big Bend region, is scheduled to meet with residents … More
Opposition grows to proposed Big Bend data center as Alpine meeting planned
Opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center in the Glass Mountains of Brewster County is organizing, with a community meeting … More
Celeste McIntyre is new pastor at Alpine’s First Assembly of God
The Rev. Celeste McIntyre is the new pastor of First Assembly of God in Alpine, a congregation with roots stretching … More
Mother says daughter lost her virginity in alleged assault; West Texas grand jury declines indictment
A West Texas mother says her teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while severely intoxicated, despite having previously told her boyfriend … More
Alpine Humane Society to host Dia de los Quesos fundraiser Saturday
The Alpine Humane Society will host its Dia de los Quesos fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring a queso contest, live … More
Incoming Center for Big Bend Studies director releases book exploring human relationships with javelinas
Dr. Adam P. Johnson, incoming director of the Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University, has released … More
Alpine ISD Investigates Reported School Threat as Parent Alleges Bullying Behind Rumor
Alpine Independent School District and the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a reported threat against Alpine High School, although … More
Alpine railroad bridge struck for fourth time since August, forcing another Highway 90 closure
A railroad bridge over U.S. Highway 90 on Alpine’s west side has been struck for the fourth time in just … More
Former Jeff Davis County attorney’s assistant berates Facebook critics over apparent package mix-up
A local Facebook post seeking to identify a woman who took a package prompted a series of combative responses from … More