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(June 6, 1900July 23, 1987)The famous Kokernot o6 Ranch covers some 500,000 acres in Jeff Davis, Pecos, and Brewster Counties. The o6 brand, the official brand…
(October 20, 1897-August 18, 1997)Hallie Crawford Stillwell was born just eight years after Murphyville was established. She and her family would settle in…
Serving Alpine, Texas Since 1924 The story of the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) is the story of neighbors helping neighbors. For more than a century…
The citizens of Alpine posed for a photo during 4th of July festivities at the corner of 6th Street and what is now Holland Avenue on July 4, 1920.
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Sports
These Marfa middle school and varsity cheerleaders participated in cheer camp last week, where both squads earned spirit sticks and blue ribbons for superior…
The Big Bend Amateur Softball Association’s (BBASA) All-Star teams traveled to Midland this past weekend to compete in the Texas Pre-All-Star Tournament. All…
Alpine’s summer 7-on-7 football season came to a close this month after the Bucks were unable to secure a berth in the Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament, falling…
Columns
Federal panel blocks new redistricting mapA federal panel last week blocked implementation of the state’s revised congressional map, The Dallas Morning News…
I was listening to a song the other day, and it said; “Miracles are hard to find.” It bothered me, and it took me a while to realize why. See, I have been…
Dear Neil: How can I eliminate crabgrass in my lawn? I’ve had a small patch of it in the past, but this year it is rampant. Why would there be so much now?…
Thank youMy husband and I volunteer at the Alpine Animal Shelter, which allows us to observe the work of the compassionate staff who care for the shelter…
Obituaries
In Loving Memory of Jesus “Chuy” G. Vega Jesus “Chuy” G. Vega, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, entered into…
Wesley Roach of Alpine passed away on June 19, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old.Wes was born January 23, 1953, in Big Lake to Jack H. Roach,…
Julie Mae Martin Stumberg, 84, of Alpine died at Big Bend Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family, on June 10, 2026.Graceful, petite, demure, reserved……
Marin Reyes, 85, of Midland, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1940, in Marathon to Jose and Leonor Reyes.Marin lived a life…
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