Alpine
A city in Brewster County, Texas — population 6,036 as of 2020.
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News in Alpine
Big Bend Sentinel
September 29Bluegrass festival promises new twists on traditional music
(“Notes from Around the Bend”— Facebook blog) The 5th Annual Big Bend Bluegrass Festival is almost upon us here in Alpine, Texas. It will again be held at the Alpine Civic Center on Friday, October 2, through Saturday, October 3. An advanced ticket (www.tickettailor.com) for a…
Events
Big Bend Sentinel
September 29Borderlands Research Institute supports students with scholarships
ALPINE — Thirty students at Sul Ross State University have been selected to receive a record $283,000 in scholarships from a variety of sources through the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI). The Borderlands Research Foundation supports BRI and, through fundraising efforts…
Education
Big Bend Sentinel
September 25Tarleton State student dies from injuries suffered in rodeo at Sul Ross
ALPINE — A Tarleton State University rodeo athlete has died from injuries sustained during a performance Thursday night at the S.A.L.E. Arena at Sul Ross State University, according to a university statement. SRSU identified the athlete as Alejandra Franco. “SRSU Rodeo is deeply…
Local Sports
Big Bend Sentinel
September 18Obituary: Luz Valencia
Luz Valencia, 64, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1962, in Pecos, Texas, to Juan and Virtudes Valencia. Luz dedicated many years of her life working at Safeway in Alpine, Texas, and as a home care provider in San Angelo, Texas. More than anything, she…
Obituaries
Big Bend Sentinel
September 11US Border Patrol Big Bend Sector remembers 9/11
Border Patrol agents participte in 2026’s commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Border Patrol photo. ALPINE —The U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector held a commemoration ceremony today to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At the U.S.…
Government & Civic
Big Bend Sentinel
September 10City official: Wall contractor closes Highway 90 in Alpine after his truck smashes railroad bridge
ALPINE — A Brownsville man working as a border wall subcontractor was arrested Tuesday after his truck trailer loaded with a small excavator smashed into the railroad bridge on Highway 90 heading into Alpine, according to reports from the city of Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves and…
Public SafetyIn and around Alpine
See & do
+29 more on the mapEat, drink & stay
- ACP Hotel - Alpine City Place
- Alcove Social
- Alicia's Mexican Restaurant
- Alpine Bed and Breakfast
- Amigo Sports Bar and Restaurant
Shops & services
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Alpine by the numbers
- Area
- 4.81 sq mi (12.47 km²), 0 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.5
- Households
- 3,263
- Persons per household
- 1.7
- Median household income
- $60,139
- Median house value
- $219,800
- Office
- CITY MANAGER
- Address
- 100 N 13TH ST, ALPINE, TX 79830