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UPDATE: Hotspots expected for ‘days’ following Alpine fire
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- (UPDATED) Crews in Alpine remained on the scene of a devastating fire Monday in the downtown area where Judy’s Bed and Breakfast once stood. Officials with the Alpine Police Department said crews would remain for days to combat small “flare ups” and to ensure that the risk of spreading remained minimal. […]
Museum of the Big Bend wins two major honors, including Best Small Town Museum in the USA
ALPINE, Texas — Alpine, Texas is one of the more mountainous towns in West Texas. It's also home to one of the more notable museums in the Permian Basin: The Museum of the Big Bend. A museum that offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and...
Cowboy Poetry in full swing in Alpine
ALPINE, Texas — The Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine is in full swing. Cowboy Songster Andy Hedges is headlining a "legendary" group of guests for the Saturday night show to perform "Roll On, Cowboys." The first show on Saturday starts at 1 p.m. For more information on...
Sul Ross State hosted 'Water in the Desert' conference on Jan. 18.
ALPINE, Texas — After a conference in January, Sul Ross State University is working to enhance the university's influence regarding water issues in West Texas. The Water in the Desert Conference was hosted on campus on Jan. 18 and brought together over 260 people. This included members of the Texas House and Senate, local groundwater district leaders, scientists and Texas landowners.
Museum of the Big Bend nominated as USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Museum’ finalist
ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Museum of the Big Bend was recently nominated by a panel of experts for USA Today’s “10 Best Small Town Museums” across the United States. Listed among the top 20 museums in the country, the public can now vote every day until February 12th to get the Museum to the top […]
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