A reminder – the city of Alpine offices are closed today (MONDAY) and regular office hours will resume tomorrow (TUESDAY) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Brewster County Courthouse will also be closed with normal hours resuming on Tuesday as well.
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Tomorrow (TUESDAY) in Alpine, Brewster County officials will hold the next county commissioners court.
The meeting takes place Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the county courthouse.
Commissioners will receive the usual department updates, including a quarterly report from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Alpine.
You can find a copy of Tuesday’s agenda online at brewstercounty.gov.
Toward the end of the week, the Marathon Public Library will host the first “Knowledge Night” of the season – and this one’s all about bats.
On Thursday, Oct. 15 head to the library to hear from wildlife biologist Krysta Demere who will talk about the amazing winged creatures and the important role they play in the Big Bend.
Knowledge Night starts at 6:00 p.m.
More information online at marathonpubliclibrary.org.
Later this month (OCTOBER), the Texas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on a mobility plan for the city of Alpine.
During the meeting, officials will present a draft plan for transportation updates – which are based off of public feedback TxDOT received earlier this summer.
The public meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Alpine Civic Center.
The public is encouraged to attend and to provide feedback. You can also submit your comments by email – just write to AlpineMobilityPlan@Othon.com.
The Alpine Humane Society is looking for donations for a silent auction later this month (OCTOBER) to support their pet-care efforts in the Big Bend.
The auction is part of the nonprofit’s annual fundraising event “Dia de los Quesos.”
The nonprofit asks you to consider donating collectibles, art, jewelry, tools, musical instruments, or other items of value. The nonprofit will also accept sponsorships for the event of $100 or more.
All donations are eligible for a tax-deductible donation receipt.
If interested, contact the Alpine Humane Society at 432-837-2532, or you can email maryanne@alpinehumanesociety.
Dia de los Quesos takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Alpine Civic Center.
At the end of the month, celebrate Halloween with a Wagon Wheel Harvest Party in Marfa.
The new Marfa pumpkin patch will host a variety of vendors, family-fun and games, and music as well as a scarecrow-making contest!
The Marfa pumpkin patch is located at 701 N. Kelly – across from the elementary school.
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And if you’re looking for another way to celebrate Halloween: head to Front Street Books in Alpine for its fall Book Buzz! The Adult Book Fair takes place Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at The Ritchey.
More information online at fsbooks.square.site.
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Next month (NOVEMBER), Texas Country musician William Beckmann will headline “Live at Gallego” – a benefit concert for Sul Ross State University athletics.
Raised in Del Rio, Beckmann’s music reflects a blend of cultures and sounds, from classic country and traditional pop to the mariachi influences of his Mexican heritage.
The benefit concert takes place Friday, Nov. 13 at the Gallego Center.
Tickets and sponsorships are available at sulrossstateevents.totalcamps.
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Also in November, head to Terlingua for the 31st annual Ken and Joee Barnes memorial scholarship fundraiser.
There will be a cribbage and horseshoe tournament, a BBQ lunch, and a silent auction – all part of an effort to raise scholarship money for students graduating from Terlingua.
The event will be Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Ghosttown horseshoe pits.
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