Alpine News Archives

“We believe it needs to be a reunion event for the working cowboy”

If you want a sense of the passion behind the Texas Cowboy Poets Gathering, all you need to do is sit down with a few of the people who have been with the event from the beginning. via Alpine Avalanche

“The greatest strengths are in reading and English/language arts”

Supt. Mike Davis is at the helm of the Alpine ISD for another year, adding a 4 percent raise to his salary and looking at some hefty bonuses if and when the district achieves "recognized" and "exemplary" ... via Alpine Avalanche

CBS 7 News Staff January 27, 2008 Alpine, TX- We've seen new hotels pop up all across West Texas, two more hope to build in Alpine.. The Hampton Inn and a Holiday Inn Express appear to be in Alpine's future. via KOSA

“We renew old friendships. We expand the cowboy family”

Let's begin the countdown. The Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2008, set for Feb. 29-March 2, begins five weeks from tomorrow. via Alpine Avalanche

“I feel like I'm walking around in thick pea soup. We seem to have no idea what we're talking about.”

Two new motels representing major chains appear to be in Alpine's future, according to discussions at Tuesday night's Alpine City Council meeting. via Alpine Avalanche

Baeza's employees were told Tuesday that the three-store chain is being sold to Porter's Thriftway, which has stores in Andrews and Seminole. via Alpine Avalanche

“This project is a long time coming”

City officials and representatives of Key Enterprises Inc. got their hands on 12 shiny gold shovels Tuesday to officially dedicate the start of a pipeline project that will improve water delivery to many Alpine ... via Alpine Avalanche

It's time for the Big Bend Livestock Show Association big event. The annual stock show and the food and crafts fair are this weekend. via Alpine Avalanche

“And you would think that most 10-year-old boys would not look forward to wearing, what do they call them, those britches? But the second he saw them he said, 'I've always wanted to wear britches.' ”

Editor's note: It would be hard to quantify, but it seems that national and state journalists drop into our isolated part of world more than most. via Alpine Avalanche

“Well, I sure as hell don't wanna live in no f- - -ing bus!”

Philosophy - CP Style I recently sent this as an email to a couple of close friends. via Texas Trifles