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TEAM CHAMBERS 800 N. 5th St. Alpine, TX Office: 432-364-HOME

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The majestic expanse of Alpine in the heart of the Big Bend region of Texas.

The Heart of the BIG BEND See what makes Alpine one of Texas’ best places to call “Home.”

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elcome to Alpine, Texas, cradled between the towering Davis Mountains to the north and the Big Bend of the Rio Grande to the south, in the beautiful high Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas. Alpine is a city that capitalizes on its wealth of natural resources and vast recreational opportunities and is known for its low cost of living, high levels of personal safety and year-round mild climate.

Alpine is a unique blend of classic West Texas ranching, eclectic artist and college town cultures. Ranchers, students, artists, business owners, retirees and visitors stroll

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the streets, mingle casually over morning coffee and mix at social events. Boutique shops, distinctive galleries and locally owned enterprises dominate the downtown business community.

Alpine is on the frontier of far West Texas, 130 miles to the Midland/Odessa International airport; 210 miles to El Paso and 360 miles to San Antonio - but to our residents that is a small price to pay for quiet natural beauty, clear air, dark skies and outstanding weather. By car, rail, bus or air, Alpine is easy to get to and within an easy drive of major shopping and travel connections.

The mild climate, breathtaking mountain

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Balloons prepare to launch at the annual Big Bend Balloon Bash held each September in Alpine. See page 14

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setting, and some of the friendliest people around come together to create a city of style and western charm.

Alpine's tempo leaves room for you to pause and take in the surrounding natural beauty while offering the thrum of a community with over 5000 residents and the

spirit of Sul Ross State University. Escape to Alpine when life won't slow down, or to get a jolt of true West Texas energy. As the vibrant heart of the Big Bend communities, Alpine offers everything you need for a memorable visit or a permanent home.

Every year, Sul Ross University hosts Cowboy Poetry Gathering on its campus, and you can always visit the Museum of the Big Bend to discover more about the geography and history of the region. Annual region-wide festivals like Viva Big Bend, and local events like Alpine's Artwalk and the Alpine Jazz Festival occur throughout the year. Be sure to check an upcoming events schedule before you visit or see page 10.

Whether you're enjoying a novel from Front Street Books with a cup of Big Bend Roaster's coffee, being drawn off the street into one of the many art galleries, or recharging at one of the delicious dining options, you can be sure Alpine has something rewarding around every corner. It’s no wonder that the city has earned its place among The 100 Best Small Towns in America! Come see for yourself what makes Alpine one of Texas’ best places to call “Home”. aT

Alpine 2012, 5,972 (Brewster County 2012, 9,316) Median Age: 36 Male 49.9% / Female 50.1% High School Graduates, Age 25+ / 80.5% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, Age 25+ / 33% Anglo 45.2%, Hispanic 51.2%, Other 1.3% Economic Median Income: Alpine - $37,140 Texas - $49,392 Various Land Area in Square Miles (Brewster County): 6,183.73 Employment Average Commute to Work (Minutes): 11.9 Safety Law Enforcement Offices in Alpine: Alpine Police Department Brewster County Sheriff’s Office Sul Ross State University Police Department Department of Public Safety/ Highway Patrol U.S. Customs and Border Protection Area Code 432 Zip Codes: 79830, 79831, 79832 (Sul Ross State University)

The historic Holland Hotel.

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Alpine Activities Alpine offers many activities for sports and rodeo fans, art and history enthusiasts and those who enjoy outdoor experiences. Here are just a few.

Historic Walking and Windshield Tour Take a leisurely stroll or drive around Alpine’s downtown and get a glimpse into our architectural history, dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s. A copy of the walking tour guide/map is available at the Alpine Visitors Center or visit www.HistoricAlpine.com.

Visit Kokernot Park and “Wrigley-Style” Kokernot Field A pleasant walk through Kokernot Park with its many trees is a great place to relax, have a picnic lunch and let the children roam. A visit to Kokernot Lodge and the Burgess Spring is a true delight. For baseball enthusiasts, Kokernot Field will take your breath away.

Styled after the famous Wrigley Field, this baseball diamond was once home to the Alpine Cowboys, a semi-pro team of the mid-20th century.

Kokernot Field is home to the Alpine

Kokernot Field - “Wrigley Field” in Alpine hosts the Alpine Cowboys. Season begins in May.

Cowboys pro baseball team playing in the independent Pecos League. The Cowboys a local, non-profit organization created to support local youth softball and baseball programs. Learn more at http://alpine.pecosleague.com Specialty Shops Alpine has many unique shops and boutiques. Most of our specialty shops are located in the historic downtown area, with a few others scattered here and there. Choose from fine art, photography, antiques, gifts and souvenirs, books and maps, rocks and gems, arts and crafts and a whole lot more.

Turner Range Animal Science Center For rodeo and horse fans, this is the place. The RAS hosts a number of rodeos and horse shows throughout the year. Between events, one might find Sul Ross State University students and 4-H club members practicing in the arena at any given time, making a wonderful afternoon attraction.

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Performing Arts and Live Entertainment Alpine offers a variety of stage performances throughout the year. If you are in Alpine during the summer months, enjoy the outdoor theatre during our cool, high desert evenings. Live music can be heard every weekend at several venues, with a variety of genres represented. You’ll find honky-tonk, tejano, blues, rock and many others.

County Courthouse Hall of History Take a walk through the great hall in the Brewster County Courthouse, and step back through the years. Photographs of much earlier times in Alpine and the surrounding area are on display, offering a glimpse of yesteryear.

Murphy Street Historic District Visit historic Murphy Street with shops and restaurants in the oldest section of Alpine. Also, enjoy the Farmers Market every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in the courtyard of the Hotel Ritchey (corner of 5th St. and Murphy St.)

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Museum of the Big Bend captures the human history of the Big Bend with permanent exhibits on the history and culture of the region. On the Sul Ross campus.

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Alpine Public Library

Alpine Public Library Enjoy the new Alpine Public Library at 805 W. Avenue E, which opened in 2011.

Books, magazines, computers and free Wi-Fi. Visit AlpinePublicLibrary.org for more information and a special events calendar. Hours: M-F 9:30 to 6 and Sat 10-3.

Alpine Country Club Golf Course Nestled next to Kokernot Park, this 9hole course is very popular with both residents and visitors.

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The sunsets of West Texas are their own event.

For over 70 years the Museum of the Big Bend has been capturing the human history of this expansive and varied region of Texas. Permanent exhibits provide an introduction and interpretation to the history and cultures of the Davis Mountains and Big Bend region and reflect the contributions of the Native American's, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo Americans. A temporary gallery rotates showings and exhibits several times a year. The highlight during March and April is the Trappings of Texas, a juried showing and sale of the best in contemporary cowboy art, gear and crafts. Annual exhibits also include showings from the historic Yana and Marty Davis Map Collection and other permanent collections.

Housed in a beautifully restored 1930’s era building on the Sul Ross State University campus, the Museum was founded in 1925. The Museum fulfills its motto - “a land this vast requires a great storyteller”.

The Museum features free admission, a gift/book store, guided tours and is handicap accessible. aT For more information, call 837-8730 or visit www.museumofthebigbend.com.

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Events

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OF EVENTS Visit www.alpinetexas.com or www.visitalpinetx.com for more events, or the appropriate event website below for additional details.

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JANUARY

MARCH

SEPTEMBER

• Chamber of Commerce Banquet - Recognizing citi-

• Spring Break! - Alpine and the Big Bend region are

• Big Bend Balloon Bash - Hot air balloons float over

zen & business of the year, www.alpinetexas.com

popular Spring Break destinations.

• Big Bend Livestock Show - Youth livestock show and auction, www.alpinetexas.com

• Marfa Lights Festival (Marfa) - Celebrating the mys-

APRIL • Big Bend Gem and Mineral Show Unique geology of

FEBRUARY • Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Promoting the Oral History of the West, www.TexasCowboyPoetry.com • Trappings of Texas at Museum of the Big Bend Juried art and cowboy gear show,

the region.

• Texas Glider Rally (Marfa) - Soaring over the Marfa plateau, www.flygliders.com • Hammerfest (Fort Davis) - Bicycle road races in the Davis Mountains, www.peytonsbikes.com

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terious lights of Marfa, www.marfacc.com • West Fest (Marathon) - Cabrito Cookoff and Family Fun, www.marathontexas.com • Fort Davis CycleFest (Fort Davis) - Bicycle touring in the Davis Mountains, www.fortdavis.com • Big Bend Gun & Knife Show - Annual event produced by the Alpine Lion’s Club

• Viva Big Bend Food Festival - www.vivabigbend.com.

OCTOBER

www.MuseumoftheBigBend.com • Valentine’s in Valentine -

Alpine, www.bigbendballoonbash.com

MAY • Cinco de Mayo - Celebrating Mexican heritage, www.alpinetexas.com • Marfa Film Festival (Marfa) - Screenings of independently produced films, www.marfafilmfestival.org

• National Intercollegiate Rodeo - Association Rodeo College rodeo competition, www.collegerodeo.com • M2M (Marathon to Marathon) - Sanctioned runs in Marathon, www.marathon2marathon.net • Chinati Open House (Marfa) - Open house at the world-famous Chinati Foundation, www.chinati.org • Ride for the Trails (Study Butte) - Motorcycle rally

JULY

benefiting BBNP, www.ridefortrails.com

• Independence Day - Festivals and events around the Big Bend, www.alpinetexas.com • SRSU Alumni Rodeo -www.sulross.edu/page/1963/

NOVEMBER • Alpine’s Gallery Night Artwalk - A weekend event

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featuring art & artisans, www.artwalkalpine.com

• Viva Big Bend Music Festival -

• CASI International Chili Championship (Terlingua) -

www.vivabigbend.com.

The ultimate celebration of Chili, www.chili.org/terlingua.html

AUGUST • Big Bend Ranch Rodeo - Working cowboys from area ranches compete for bragging rights, www.bigbendranchrodeo.com

DECEMBER • Mountain Country Christmas - Arts and Crafts from around the region, www.alpinetexas.com • Fiesta de Noche Bueno (Marathon) - Christmasthemed celebration with food, music, and fun! www.marathontexas.com

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“Mexican Calendar Art” mural by Stylle Read and volunteers. A gift to Alpine from Alpine’s Gallery Night - Artwalk.

signature ALPINE EVENTS These favorite celebrations draw both locals and visitors from across the country.

Big Bend Livestock Show The annual Big Bend Livestock Show provides students in FFA and 4-H programs in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties an opportunity to show their lambs, pigs, goats and steers. The Livestock show occurs each January at the Alpine FFA facilities near Alpine Middle School. Learn more on their Facebook page at Big-Bend-Livestock-ShowAssociation Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering Once a year, Sul Ross University hosts The Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering - a two day event that celebrates the lives and traditions of the working cowboy through poetry, stories, and music.

Students, professionals, artists, and, of course, cowboys and girls, converge from around the region to share their pieces that try to capture the diverse range of 12

experience in the Big Bend. Up to ten sessions run concurrently throughout the day, and are free to all. At 7pm on Friday and Saturday, two hour long showings are held in Marshall Auditorium that showcase the featured performers. These performances cost $12.50.

The 29th annual Texas Poetry Gathering will be held on February 27 28, 2015. More @ www.texascowboypoetry.com Trappings of Texas - see sidebar on page 14.

Sul Ross Sports From baseball to track and field, basketball to tennis to football, sports fans can keep busy cheering for the Sul Ross Lobo teams. Events throughout the school year. Learn more at www.srlobos.com

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Viva Big Bend Food Festival Good, hearty food and drink go well with the Big Bend region. And you’ll enjoy both at the annual Viva Big Bend Food Festival. In April, join visiting chefs, mixologists, and fellow food connoisseurs and explore a variety of regional and international food and drink served in venues throughout the region. Learn more at vivabigbend.com.

Big Bend Gem & Mineral Show Each April, the Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club brings this free event to Alpine. Rock hounds and amatuer geologists will answer questions about unique rocks and gems on display and you’ll see spectacular agate collections, finished jewelry, ready to set gemstones and other unique items. Learn more at www.cdgmc.org

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Alpine Murals

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On a casual stroll through Alpine’s downtown area, you will discover several murals painted over the years by local and nationally recognized muralists. These renderings range from the whimsical to the historic, from the primitive to the professional.

A standoff at the Big Bend Ranch Rodeo.

excitement to the beautiful summer evenings of July. Celebrate Independence Day in Alpine!

Cinco de Mayo A local tradition brings a wonderful enchilada dinner, themed parade, music and dancing and the Grand Mercado to Kokernot Park. Join the festitivites and learn more at ww.alpinecincodemayo.com

Viva Big Bend Music Festival Viva Big Bend is the annual music festival held in, you guessed it, the Big Bend region of West Texas. In 2013, the festival hosted concerts in Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Marathon. Over 50 bands of different sizes and genres participated.

If music isn't enough, there's also an art show and kid's activities. The festival was started in 2012, and has been a huge success the past two years. Get your tickets early. For information on Viva Big Bend's 2014 schedule and lineup check out vivabigbend.com. Event Date:: July 2427, 2014.

Alpine Cowboys Baseball Baseball, Apple Pie and Alpine!

Come out and support the local professional team at historica Kokernot Field. Season begins each May. Learn more and see a schedule at alpine.pecosleague.com Theatre of the Big Bend - see page 28.

Fourth of July Celebration A parade and fireworks bring fun and

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Big Bend Ranch Rodeo Calling all cowboys - or those who wish they were cowboys. Join the action and attend the annual Big Bend Ranch Rodeo August 8-9. Working cowboys participate in events celebrating the local ranching heritage and highlight a unique American lifestyle. Learn more at www.BigBendRanchRodeo.com

Fourth of July fireworks display in Alpine.

Big Bend Gun & Knife Show Labor Day Weekend, the Lions Club of Alpine brings the annual Big Bend Gun & Knife show to the Alpine Civic Center. Learn more at www.visitalpinetx.com

Museum of the Big Bend, SRSU campus Historic map of the Big Bend region painted by Enrique Espinoza in 1940.

Brewster County Tax Appraiser building, 107 W. Ave. E. Historic painting “View of Alpine”, an idyllic scene painted by Jose’ Moya del Pino in 1940, located inside, to the left of the entrance.

Alpine Medical Center, 202 N. 2nd St. A tropical paradise in the middle of The Chihuahuan Desert is painted on two sides of this building by artist Deborah Allison.

Best Western, 2401 E. Hwy. 90.

In the main lobby is an expansive mural painted by Stylle Read in 1995. It depicts scenes of Alpine and notably, the origin of the “Murder Steer” legend (complete story on display at Museum of the Big Bend).

Kiowa Gallery building, 105 E. Holland Ave. The mural “Big Brewster”. Painted by muralist Stylle Read in 2005.

Building at 101 W. Holland Ave. A ranching scene set against Twin Peaks in Alpine, featuring local and regional ranch brands. Painted by Stylle Read with contributions from Paul Kime and brands by Charles Bell.

Reata Restaruant, 203 N. 5th St. “Ode to Reata”, an expansive tribute to the movie Giant, James Dean, and west Texas adorns the outside patio and alleyway. The mural was painted by Stylle Read in 1995.

(Photo on page 12) Alpine’s Gallery Night will be painting its second Mexican Calendar mural this summer 2014, another in a series of six to be completed over the next five years. The goal is to recreate Mexican calendar art to beautify the walls of public and private buildings in the community. By embracing this truly popular art form we can also embrace the cultural history of our region and its inhabitants.

The next building to receive a mural is located in the heart of downtown Alpine. Built in 1940 and used as the “Woolhouse” (known to locals as the Big Bend Wool and Mohair), it is no longer in operation and is now used as a storage building. The new mural will by 108’ long and 13’ 6” at the peak of the roof and underneath the mural a 20’ x 6’ calendar of this September will be painted.

Award winning mural artist, Stylle Read of Cleburne, Texas will paint this new mural along with four volunteer artists that assisted in last year’s mural project.

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West Texas Charolais, TERESA ELLIOTT

Art Car Parade, ARTWALK

Alpine Jazz Festival Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy a day of great jazz in September in the beautiful surroundings of Alpine. Check www.visitalpinetx.com for date and time.

Alpine’s Gallery Night - Artwalk The 21st anniversary of this unique Alpine event is scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving, November 22-23. This signature annual art event helps define Alpine as an art destination. Venues at galleries, 14

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Artwalk Evening

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Big Bend Balloon Bash Since 1987, the BBBB in Alpine has provided an unforgettable experience for sport hot air balloon pilots, sponsors, vendors and visitors. Held over Labor Day weekend each year at the AlpineCasparis airport, each day offers the chance to capture memories unique to the high mountain desert region of Alpine and the Big Bend.

Scheduled events include early morning launchings, fire concert and balloon glow. Free admission and great entertainment for kids of all ages.

Balloons, pilots, and crews come from all over Texas and the southwest come to participate and hundreds of visitors enjoy the public events each year. Learn more at www.bigbendballoonbash.com

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shops and businesses throughout downtown feature art, music, and special entertainment. Each year a local artist is selected as the Honored Artist.

This artist is featured at special showings throughout the weekend.

Vendors provide food and fun at open air markets and a Silent Auction adds more interesting art for sale. More @ www.artwalkalpine.com

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Since 1986, the Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University has showcased the very best cowboy gear and fine Western Art at the longest running event of its kind in the country: Trappings of Texas.

The opening of Trappings of Texas is held each year in conjunction with the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the last weekend of February. The opening weekend offers visitors an opportunity to meet the men and women who are the creators of the gear and art in the museum’s Trappings exhibit and public auction. These works of art remain on display at the museum for viewing and purchase through April.

Trappings of Texas is by invitation only and new artists and gearmakers must be juried in by the entire Trappings of Texas Committee, including Guest Curators of Gear and Art. Guest Curators of Gear include members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, TCAA, Leland Hensley, Wilson Capron and John Willemsma. Guest Curators of Art is Cowboy Artists of America, CA, member, Wayne Baize and Mike Capron whose fifty years living in the southwest is reflected in the art that he creates. Like the originators of the first event, the goal of Trappings of Texas is to have a place for some of the most creative and talented cowboys to display their art.

Trappings of Texas is the only fundraiser for the Museum of the Big Bend, and monies earned help to support not only Trappings of Texas but the many educational programs and exhibits at the museum throughout the year.

Visit the Museum of the Big Bend and see for yourself the “true West” in all its forms at Trappings of Texas. For more information visit www.museumofthebigbend.com. aT

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Neighboring Towns

LEFT Bee Mountain, Study Butte, near Terlingua.

BELOW Fort Davis National Historic Site

Each of the neighboring cities and towns has their own distinct history, culture and personality. Whether you’re interested in historic western frontier forts; are seeking a taste of minimalist art or Old Mexico; are a railroad buff or want to see real cowboys at work, you can experience what makes West Texas unique all within a short drive of Alpine.

Fort Davis www.fortdavis.com 26 miles north on TX 118 A historic town and home of The Fort Davis National Historic Site. The highest town in Texas features a historic walking tour, shopping and lodging. Fort Davis is also the Hummingbird Capital of Texas with 16 confirmed species. The high altitude and mild year round climate make it a haven for 511 different species of birds which is the highest concentration in one region of bird species in America.

Fort Stockton www.fortstockton.info 67 miles north on U.S. 67 Home of Paisano Pete, the world’s largest roadrunner, Fort Stockton is the westbound I-10 Big Bend gateway, featuring a historic downtown and the frontier Fort Stockton, other attractions, lodging and dining options.

Marathon www.marathontexas.com 30 miles east on U.S. 90 A historic railroad town and gateway to the eastern entrance to Big Bend National Park. One of Texas’ best kept secrets features historic lodging and unique dining.

Marfa www.marfacc.com 25 miles west on U.S. 90/67 Home to the world-recognized Chinati Foundation and several unique art galleries. Art, filmmaking, soaring over Marfa, and the Marfa Mystery Lights provide a unique blend of activities.

Presidio www.cityofpresidio.com 61 miles south of Marfa on US 67 The western gateway to Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park and the western terminus of “River Road”, FM 170, one of the most scenic drives in North America.

Presidio/Ojinaga is the only 24 hour port of entry in the Big Bend region.

Terlingua/Study Butte www.bigbendchamber.homestead.com 78 miles south on TX 118 Between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park; gateway to the western entrance to the national park.

Featuring the Terlingua Ghost Town, adventure outfitters, services, shopping, dining, and lodging.

Van Horn www.vanhorntexas.org 99 miles west on U.S. 90 A key travel center in the shadow of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and El Capitan, Van Horn is the eastbound I10 Big Bend gateway, providing wide choice of lodging options and traveler services.

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Hiking and Camping Big Bend National Park, Davis Mountains State Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park offer dozens of hiking, trekking and back country camping opportunities. Check at the Visitor Centers or with the respective Ranger stations for trail information, camping permits and other information. Check the buyers guide for RV park reservation information.

Biking The desert mountains of the Big Bend region offer some of the most scenic bicycle touring routes and challenging off road biking trails in Texas. You can plan your own adventure or consult with a local guide, outfitter or ranger to help you experience the best the region offers.

Motorcycling The Big Bend region is one of the most popular motorcycling destinations in the southwest. Two of Texas’ most scenic, highly prized and praised motorcycle touring routes are the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop and FM 170, River Road, along the Rio Grande between Terlingua and Presidio.

Bird Watching Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the Big Bend region of the Chihuahuan Desert, making this area a birder’s paradise.

Just a few of the most popular birding sites are Davis Mountains State Park, Chisos Basin and Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park and The Post Park, south of Marathon.

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Outdoor Activities

Jeep Tours Several area outfitters can provide an unforgettable experience of breathtaking scenery, adventurous touring, wildlife viewing, and history.

Hunting The Big Bend Region and Davis Mountains regions are famous for exciting and challenging hunting. Several area private ranches provide outfitters that can arrange everything from a fully guided hunt complete with luxury hotel and fine dining, to a remote and rugged hunt deep into the wilderness to test the most skilled hunter. Check the Buyers’ Guide for area hunting ranches.

Rock Hounding The Big Bend Region of Texas is famous for its beautiful agate and jasper. Because all of the land in the Big Bend is privately owned or parkland, you need the owner’s permission before you can hunt. The Stillwell Ranch, south of Marathon, is open daily from October to May for rockhunting (432) 376-2244. Or you can take a guided rockhunt with Teri Smith, who leads field trips to several area ranches. She can be reached at www.terismithrockhunts.com, or (432) 8372451. You can also hunt rocks on the road cuts in the area. To learn about what the local

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rocks look like, visit the Last Frontier Museum, in the lobby of the Antelope Lodge, 2310 W. Highway 90 in Alpine.

River rafting and canoeing The mighty Rio Grande is a popular rafting and canoeing destination. Several outfitters in Terlingua can provide guides for your river adventure of a few hours or several days. If you’re planning your own adventure, please check with an outfitter or with Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park for current river conditions, access points, and permit requirements.

Horseback trail riding There are several private horseback riding outfitters in the region. You can choose to ride in the cool pine forests of the Davis Mountains or explore the rugged desert along the Rio Grande and other unique spots.

Star Gazing The night time skies of the Big Bend region are among the darkest in the nation. Local organizations are working to preserve this unique quality of the region. You can attend an organized Star Party at McDonald Observatory, or step outside anywhere and witness a spectacular heavenly display. See page 26.

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Big Bend National Park www.nps.gov/bibe/ 108 miles south on TX 118 to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction.

At over 800,000 acres, Big Bend National Park is the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the U.S. The Park is known as “Three Parks in One”, with towering mountain, vast desert and thriving riparian environments, all situated along the “big bend” of the Rio Grande.

Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park

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Big Bend Ranch State Park www.tpwd.state.tx.us 102 miles south and west on TX 118 and FM 170 This is the largest state park in Texas with 300,000 acres of rugged and remote Chihuahuan Desert along the Rio Grande. Stop at the Barton Warnock Center on FM 170 just east of Lajitas for information.

Fort Davis National Historic Site www.nps.gov 27 miles north on TX 118, in Fort Davis One of the best remaining, restored and open to the public examples of frontier military posts in the American southwest. From 1854 to 1891 troops protected migrants, freighters, mail coaches and travelers on the San Antonio-El Paso Road. Opportunities for touring the fort, and hiking trails which connect with Davis Mountains State Park.

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens www.cdri.org 20 miles north on TX 118 Provides public awareness of the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region. Features a visitor center, outdoor exhibits, botanical gardens and hiking trails.

Davis Mountains State Park and Indian Lodge www.tpwd.state.tx.us 29 miles north on TX 118 4 miles northwest of Fort Davis, the park comprises nearly 2709 acres with elevations ranging from 5000-6000 feet. Opportunities for camping, lodging, birding, hiking, and dining in the scenic Davis Mountains.

The Marfa Lights 16 miles west on U.S. 90/67 to viewing area Mysterious lights first observed and recorded in 1883 by early settlers. Still a visitor attraction today. A video can be seen at Apache Trading Post in Alpine.

Texas Mountain Trail www.texasmountaintrail.com A driving route through the six western-most counties of Texas. Highlights along the trail are historic sites, museums, state parks and unique mountain and desert communities.

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Region enriched by theatre, music, art

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he diversity of cultures in Alpine and Big Bend country leads to a unique variety of arts and entertainment available regularly and in special events. Art galleries and art events are a special attraction of the Alpine community. Artists have been coming to this area for decades for the quiet natural beauty and special light effects found only in the Big Bend. The Francois Fine Arts Gallery on the campus of Sul Ross State University features rotating BFA and MA student art exhibitions as well as special showings by invited artists. The Museum of the Big Bend, also on the SRSU campus, is a treasure of the region, a key stop on any visit to Alpine and a great introduction to local cultural history.

There are several distinctive galleries to be found on a stroll along the downtown Holland Avenue, offering selections of the work of local and nationally recognized artists, antiques and locally crafted fine jewelry. Learn more at www.GalleriesArtists.com.

There are two annual art events that draw regional and national attention to Alpine. The Trappings of Texas at the Museum of the Big Bend is held every year in February in conjunction with the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Trappings is the oldest cowboy gear and fine Western art exhibit and sale in the U.S. Alpine’s Gallery Night Artwalk is held annually in November. Artwalk is a weekend event featuring gallery openings, special showings, auctions and musical entertainment. For information on the next Artwalk go to www.artwalkalpine.com.

On any given evening you may find by chance local musicians performing at a number of Alpine restaurants or bars. Regular venues include The Reata restaurant, Harry’s Tinaja, and The Railroad Blues. The Railroad Blues books local musicians, national groups

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and performers from around the world, provides a spectrum of musical styles and is known as one of the best live music clubs in Texas.

There are three special event centers in Alpine. The Marshall Auditorium hosts regular concerts, plays and special performances.

The Gallego Center is primarily a sports cen-

ter but also hosts occasional large special performances. Both of these venues are on the SRSU campus. The restored Granada Theater in downtown Alpine is the newest event center. It features state of the art sound and lighting systems for music, theatrical performances, community and private events. For more information go to www.alpinegranada.com. aT

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WEST TEXAS’ AFFORDABLE GEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION “This is a cool place; my first impressions were right.”

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ost ranks high among the top 10 reasons for choosing an institution of higher education, and Sul Ross State University has gained a national reputation for affordability.

A US News and World Report survey ranks Sul Ross as the fourthlowest-priced for in-state tuition and fees during the 2013-2014 academic year. Sul Ross’ resident tuition and fees of $4,754 ranked behind only the University of Wyoming ($4,404); Elizabeth City (N.C.) State University ($4,428); and Louisiana State UniversityAlexandria ($4,617). No other Texas public universities were ranked in the top 10 list.

In comparison, resident tuition and required fees at public universities averaged $8,539 for 2013-2014, compared to $19,465 for non-residents, based on data reported by 403 ranked public colleges in an annual U.S. News survey.

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ychology Alex Martinez, El Paso, Ps -Lobo Den, Major, active in Orientation Life Newman Club, Residential Assistant, Lobo Legacy A relaxed time of reading at the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library at Sul Ross.

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Sul Ross high on the “A-List” for Affordability, Accessibility and Academic Excellence.

While low cost remains a significant part of the equation, Sul Ross meets or exceeds other selection criteria as well, including: desired majors, student and faculty diversity, small class sizes, and strong graduate school and/or job placement records.

“I can think of numerous reasons – perhaps one for every enrolled student – for attending Sul Ross State University,” said Dr. Quint Thurman, interim President.

“I believe that Sul Ross would be highly ranked on a similar virtue if we were to talk about value since we have the best residential housing in Texas, wonderful instructors and staff, very small classes where faculty get to know every student by name, and arguably the best year- around weather in the country,” he said.

Thurman added, “Students attending Sul Ross and our alumni necessarily must be some of the wisest people on earth for having made such a good decision to attend college here. We can hear some of the reasons from our students themselves.”

, English Kendall Hallmark, Florence Skyline major, Editor-in-Chief, The

“My cousins all graduated from Sul Ross, so I was very familiar with the university. It was really affordable for me, compared to going to UTEP (University of Texas El Paso) or elsewhere. I have never had to worry how to pay for my education; between scholarships and work study, there has always been a plan that is workable for me.

“I love the faculty; they are all helpful; the faculty and staff, no matter who it is, are always there to help you.

“I love the Sul Ross environment. There is always something to do.

The campus community is very friendly and very loving.

“This is my home; I plan to stay here for my Master’s degree (in psychology), then attend the University of Washington for my doctorate and later establish a clinical psychology practice. Sul Ross provides a solid base for my future career.”

“I had been out here before with my mom. I loved the area and decided I wanted to live here some day.

“I attended a community college and decided I wanted to be a geology major. I Googled geology schools and when I found Sul Ross, I was ecstatic. It is one of the best geology schools in the state, and the area is definitely conducive to the subject matter.

“I love my professors: they are engaging, friendly and want me to be here. Sul Ross is a good place to be active. I have two on-campus jobs that I love, I am a member of the Geology Club and involved in undergraduate research (McNair Program). And the classes are hard.”

“This is a cool place; my first impressions were right.”

“I started out at UTEP, but it was too big. A coach who knew me from high school called me and offered me a chance to play football. I accepted, even though I had never visited Alpine.

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ABOVE - Students help each other at one of the many computer facilities available to students. RIGHT– Cordrick Mobley, Cameron, Kinesiology and Sports Science major, member of Lobo football and track and field teams:

“I really like the place. Alpine is a small town; about the size of the town I grew up in, and at Sul Ross, the classes are small and very hands-on. The professors know you as a person and they are always available to help you.

“As a student-athlete (football/track and field), I want to help the athletics program improve, and I want to lead by example on and off the field. I plan to coach after graduation because I enjoy working with kids and I hope to be a good mentor and counselor.

“Sul Ross is a great place to get an education. It is very affordable and there are all kinds of sources here to help you. It’s a great place to get a degree.”

“I first became interested in Sul Ross in middle school and I concentrated more on (attending) in high school. My dad was doing private investigation work and I accompanied him out here. I thought the campus was gorgeous.

“I just got fixated on it. Sul Ross is way out in the middle of nowhere and that’s what I liked.

“The campus is small; I come from a small school and I wanted to come to a more cozy environment.

“It is very affordable; I am not taking any loans (to pay for my education).

“College rodeo started here. I have loved to work horses all my life, and this is huge ranch and horseman territory; it just felt like home to me.

“This school is the outdoor experience. This is a peaceful place, but it has so much history; everyone has a story to tell, and since I want to be a journalist, this is ideal.”

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tural Daniel Tidwell, Sachse, Na jor (May Resource Management ma Nair Program 2014 graduate), former Mc and Wildlife Scholar, President of Range l deer Club, working with whitetai graduate research project

me in the right mind-set for graduate school.

“The Natural Resource Management program offers one of the best learning environments I have ever been in. I have visited other campuses and their programs and Sul Ross surpasses all of them. As students, we are all really good friends. We can work with each other on problem-solving on projects, we volunteer to help on each other’s projects whenever needed, and all in all, we are a tight-knit group.

“Our professors, especially Dr. (Louis) Harveson and Dr. (Bonnie) Warnock are some of the hardest-working individuals I have ever seen in my life. They have a lot on their plates, but always find ways to get the jobs done. Yet, they always take time for students, from freshmen to graduates. They are true inspirations for the students.

“I appreciate the confidence that has been placed in me; to undertake a graduate research project as an undergrad. Because of Sul Ross and the McNair Program, I have learned to carry myself in a professional atmosphere, including conducting research, presenting at conferences, networking and problem-solving. The McNair Program really started that foundation. You get whatever you put into it, and I feel I have really benefitted from my efforts.” aT

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Alpine Street Index Street .......................................Grid A Mtn. Rd. .................................K10 Alpine West ................................E3 Andy St.......................................B4 Anson St. W. ...............................J3 Antelope Dr.................................L3 Apple St. .....................................F7 Apricot St. .............................F6, F7 Arcadia St. W ..............................J3 Ave. A .........................................J6 Ave. B .........................................J7 Ave. E ........................................J8 Ave. F..........................................J9 Ave. H E. ..................................M10 Ave. H W....................................G9 Ave. I E .....................................M10 Ave. I W ......................................F9 Ave J E ......................................L10 Ave. J W.....................................G9 Ave. K........................................L10

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Baeza Cir. ....................................I8 Berkley St. S ...............................L9 Bird St. N ...................................M7 Bird St. S....................................M9 Brown St. E ................................K6 Brown St. W ...............................G6 Brunson St .................................D4 Cabell.........................................Q2 Cactus St...................................F10 Cemetery Rd. ...........................Q10 Ceredo.......................................Q2 Chastain St. S ...........................N10 Cherry Ln. ...................................L2 Cherry St.....................................F6 Cockrell St. N ..............................L7 Cockrell St. S ..............................L9 Cotter St. ....................................F8 Country Club Estates Dr. ............U7 Covey Ln ....................................D5 Dawson St..................................G8 Deer Run Rd...............................D3

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Del Rio St. E ................................J5 Del Rio St. W ..............................G5 Doe Ct. .......................................E3 Dove Rd. ...................................B10 Durrell St. ....................................F8 Eagle Pass St. ............................H5 Easy St. ......................................E5 Enfield Rd. ..................................K2 Ferguson St. S ..........................O10 Fighting Buck Ave.......................K5 Fort Davis Ave. E.........................J4 Fort Davis Ave. W ........................I4 Fort Davis St. W .........................H4 Gallego Ave. ...............................J9 Gray St. ......................................C5 Halbert St. ..................................E8 Hamlin Ave. ..........................D6, E6 Hancock Ave. E. ........................M6 Hancock Dr. N. ..........................M7 Hancock St. S ...........................N10 Harmon St. S ............................M10

Harriet St. E ................................L2 Harriet St. W ...............................J2 Harrison St. N ............................M7 Harrison St. S ............................L10 Haystack Mtn. Dr .......................D3 Hendryx Dr. E .............................L3 Hendryx Dr. W ............................J3 Holland Ave.................................J8 Jackson St. S ............................N10 Jeremy St. ..................................F3 Joann St. ...................................J10 John W. Rd. ................................L2 June St. E ...................................L2 June St. W ..................................J2 Kenova.......................................Q2 Las Auras ...................................T5 Lechugilla Ln. .............................L11 Lemon St. ...................................D7 Live Oak St. ...............................E10 Lockhart Ave. ..............................J7 Logan .........................................P2

Longbranch................................Q2 Loop Dr................................N2, U5 Loop Rd.....................................M4 Los Ranchos Estates Rd. ...........O2 Lujan Rd. ....................................D4 Marfa Ave. E ...............................J4 Marfa Ave. W .............................G4 Matewan ....................................Q3 Means St. ...................................F8 Middle School Dr.........................F6 Mingo Dr. ....................................P3 Mosley Ln. ..................................B7 Mosley Loop ..............................D8 Mountain Side Dr. ......................O11 Mountain View Rd. ....................D10 Mulberry St.................................D6 Murphy St ...................................J8 Nations St. E...............................K6 Nations St. S. ..............................E9 Nations St. W. ..............................I6 Neville Haynes St. ....................M10

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Sul Ross Ave. ..............................J7 Sunny Glen Rd............................A4 Ted St. ........................................C5 Tom Lackey Rd. .........................B4 Twin Peaks Dr.............................D9 Uvalde St. E ................................J5 Uvalde St. W ...............................E6 Walker St. N ................................L7 Walker St. S ...............................L10 1st St. N ......................................K7 1st St. S.......................................K9 2nd. St. N ...................................K8 2nd. St. S....................................K9 3rd. St. N ....................................K7 3rd. St. S .....................................J9 4th St. N ......................................J7 4th St. S ......................................J9 5th St. N......................................J5 5th St. S ......................................J9 6th St. N ......................................J7 6th St. S ......................................J9 7th St. N .......................................I7

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Big Bend, Dark Sky

NIGHT SKY SHINES BRIGHT IN BIG BEND

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he Big Bend Region of Texas enjoys some of the best night sky viewing in the continental United States. West of the Pecos River, the night skies have long been an iconic element of the landscape, a tradition that dates back centuries to the people who lived here long before Europeans arrived.

More recently, the night sky has been the subject of careful and continuous scrutiny by professional astronomers at the McDonald Observatory, located atop 6,800-foot Mount Locke. Far from the lights of large cities and the clouds of coastal Texas, the observatory has numerous research telescopes and stateof-the-art instruments for imaging and spectroscopy.

According to the National Park Service, Big Bend National Park has earned the distinction as the park with the least light pollution in the lower 48 states. On clear and moonless nights, over 2,000 stars, planets and “shooting stars” are visible to the

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unaided eye. As it becomes increasingly difficult to find areas free of air pollution and light interference, places with dark, clear night skies become that much more valuable.

Because of this, the region also hosts one of the largest annual amateur astronomy gatherings in the USA, the Texas Star Party.

The City of Alpine, the Alpine Environmental Advisory Board and the Alpine Chamber of Commerce are working with the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to become an International Dark Sky Community (IDSC). In July 2009, Sierra la Rana, a residential development adjacent to Alpine, was designated as a Dark Sky Friendly Development of Distinction by the IDA. In addition, Big Bend National Park is working with the IDA to be designated a “Dark Sky Park”. aT

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McDonald Observatory www.mcdonaldobservatory.org 43 miles north on TX 118 One of the world’s leading centers for astronomical research, public education and outreach. McDonald Observatory features facility tours, Star Parties and student programs. The Observatory enjoys some of the best dark skies in the U.S. and is rated as one of the best places to view the heavens.

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NEARS 50 BIRTHDAY Outdoor theatre transfixes audiences

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has acted in, directed and produced ToBB productions for the past 16 years.

“The longevity of the Theatre of the Big Bend is a credit to the countless performers, volunteers and an appreciative audience,” said Roman. “We are blessed with very hardy West Texas ranching patrons and a frontier spirit that also describes the tenacity of the Sul Ross theatre and music faculty.

It continues to be a really incredible experience.”

Over the years, the Theatre of the Big Bend has entertained close to half a million people while performing more than 130 productions.

Presently, the Theatre of the Big Bend produces one major show each summer.

“Due to budget, we have gone to fewer, but bigger shows,” Schwab said. “However, the talent

Stage productions over the years have delighted Alpine audiences.

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rom ancient Greece to modern West Texas, outdoor theatre has transfixed audiences for thousands of years, including the past half-century in Alpine.

Since its formation in 1966, the Theatre of the Big Bend has filled a summer entertainment niche for the Big Bend region and beyond. The theatre provides a summer repertory experience for community actors and musicians, artists and students to work with professionals from Sul Ross State University and elsewhere.

The summer 2014 production is the critically acclaimed “Into The Woods,” book by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Performances will be held each Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8:15 p.m. from June 20 July 6 at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre.

“Fifty years of providing summer theatrical entertainment is a significant achievement,” said Dona Roman, Sul Ross professor of Theatre, who

pool has increased, and the quality, for the budget, is by far the best theatre you are going to see.”

Summer internships and the ToBB guest artist program were established in 2006 with the theatre's unique rodeo version of “Annie Get Your Gun,” performed at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Arena at Sul Ross’ Turner Range Animal Science Center.

“Annie Get Your Gun” was the only offering for the 2006 season and allowed the summer theatre to focus all resources onto one blockbuster production. Attendance at the performances broke all previous records.

Productions have evolved to include not only more Sul Ross students, but students from other universities, thanks to the internship program.

“The Theatre of the Big Bend will always be community-oriented,” said Roman, “but we want to continue to grow. We really try to be a part of the community and also provide a theatre experience for our students and students from other universities as well.”

“The community involvement has been a real plus,” said Brooks. “There have been so many volunteers as cast members, crew members, the orchestra and elsewhere, and that is an aspect that really brings the community together. This (collaboration) truly elevates the cultural level of our community.”

Roman said that the ToBB continues to play to a wider audience, due to its presence as a major summer tourism attraction.

“We continue to strive to create a broader outreach,” Roman said. “We really believe what we do is pretty magical.” aT

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Local Government & City Services City of Alpine 100 North 13th St., Alpine, Texas 79830 432-837-3301 www.ci.alpine.tx.us Mission:“To Provide Quality Services To The Citizens Of Alpine.”

The municipal government is the councilmanager form of government. The city has the powers granted to municipal corporations and cities under a Home-Rule Charter. The governing body of the city is the City Council which consists of an elected mayor and five (5) council members. Each council member represents a district or ward within the city.

There are two regular City Council meetings per month. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to an indefinite term and is the chief administrative and executive officer of the city.

City Departments Airport Board: The Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (432-837-5929) is owned and operated by the City of Alpine. It is a public use general aviation airport. Some of the aviationrelated activities that take place at the airport on a regular basis include flight training and education, corporate use, air cargo shipping and receiving, and recreational flying.

Animal Advisory Board: Receives suggestions, studies situations, plans, projects and generally acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding the city animal shelter and related matters.

City Council: Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers.

Environmental Advisory Board: Receives suggestions, studies situations, plans, projects and generally acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council relating to environmental issues.

Parks and Recreation Board: Receives suggestions, studies situations, plans, projects and generally acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council relative to the parks and recreation programs of the city.

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each district. Provides reports and holds public hearings before submitting a final report to the City Council.

Utility Department: Provides water/sewer facilities and services within city limits. The water utilities are owned by the City of Alpine. The City’s water is provided by two primary well fields and several individual wells. The City also provides gas service to residents and businesses.

Alpine Police Department: Provides law enforcement services for the City of Alpine.

Alpine Volunteer Fire Department: Provides fire protection for homes and businesses in the City of Alpine.

City Partners & Affiliated Services Alpine Humane Society: An independent, selfgoverning, non-profit organization funded by endowments, grants, donations, fund-raisers and memberships. The City of Alpine operates the animal shelter. AHS assists with the operation of the animal shelter. For more information, visit the AHS web site: www.alpinehumanesociety.com Alpine Public Library: An independent, private, non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors and funded by the City of

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Alpine, Brewster County, grants, donations and the fund-raising efforts of the Friends of the Alpine Public Library. The library has a branch in Marathon and is presently building a new 8,500 square-foot building in Alpine.

For more information, see page 24, or visit the Alpine Public Library web site: www.alpinepubliclibrary.org.

Alpine Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: An independent, non-profit corporation funded by fundraising projects and memberships. The vision of the Chamber is to act as a voice for the business community and maintain a prosperous business climate in Alpine.

The Chamber also operates the city-funded Visitor Center, at 106 N 3rd St., Alpine, phone 432-837-2326. For more information, go to www.alpinetexas.com Refuse and Recycling: Refuse is collected by a contract operator, Texas Disposal Systems, and moved to the city-owned landfill. For more information visit the TDS web site: www.texasdisposal.com. The city is a partner with TDS in the “Alpine Recycles!” program.

TDS operates the Hal Flanders Recycling Center for the city. For more information on “Alpine Recycles!”, visit www.alpinerecycles.org.

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brown dog gardens

mon, thurs - sat 9-6 • sun 10-2 • closed tues-wed

unique gifts • plants • garden pottery 110 w. murphy st., alpine 432.837.0914

432-837-5811 1404 E. Hwy 90 Alpine, Texas 79830

BEER & WINE BAR Affordable Rates Newly Renovated • Pet Friendly

www.highlandinn.net

HARRY MOIS - OWNER 412 E. Holland Ave. | Alpine, TX | 432-837-5060 harrybavary@hotmail.com

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | NOON TO 2 AM

OPEN 7 DAYS! Sun-Wed 12pm-9pm Thurs-Sat 12pm-11pm

E-Juice E-Cigs Gifts Cigars Novelties & More! www.facebook.com/ The-Purple-Zone

705 E Ave E Alpine, TX 79830

thepurplezonealpine.com

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City Services • Contact Information BREWSTER COUNTY County web site Sheriff County Clerk Appraisal District Tax Assessor/Collector Emergency Management CITY OF ALPINE City offices

www.brewstercountytx.com 837-3488 837-3366 837-2558 837-2214 837-9876

Alpine Police Alpine Fire Animal Control Alpine Public Library

837-3301 www.ci.alpine.tx.us 837-2326 www.alpinetexas.com 837-2326 www.visitalpinetx.com 837-3486 837-2366 837-3486 837-2621

Alpine ISD

837-7700

Sul Ross State University

837-8011

Regional Medical Center

837-3447

Alpine-Casparis Airport

837-5929

DPS Highway Patrol

837-3073

US Border Patrol

837-6100

City Utilities

837-3301 or 837-0047

Electric Power-no meter

877-373-4858 AEP Texas

Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center

Electric Power-meter present (Address or ESI#)

www.powertochoose.org

2001 Peach Tree Street • Alpine, Texas 79830 432-837-1886 • Cell: 432-294-1153 Repair & installation of heating and air conditioning units Sheet metal fabrication and refrigeration work Electrical Contractor

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Brewster County Courthouse

Newspaper Alpine Avalanche

The Big Bend Sentinel

Radio KVLF 1240 AM & KALP 92.7 FM

KRTS 93.5 FM

837-3334 www.alpineavalanche.com 720-4342 www.BigBendNow.com

837-2144 www.bigbendradio.com 729-4578 www.marfapublicradio.orgv

Internet Service Providers AT&T Baja Broadband Big Bend Telephone Mountain Zone TV

800-288-2020 877-422-5282 837-3393 837-2300

Nectar Computers

202 N. 11th & Ave E, Alpine TX 79830

Office: 432-837-3021 Cell: 432-386-7811

www.nectarcomputers.com

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Shoot Big Bend

Scout film locations in the Big Bend region

www.ShootBigBend.com

Find the information you need to explore the Big Bend of Texas.

• Real estate to call your own • Explore the local communities and the vast land in between • Learn about the art and artists that call Big Bend home

Our publications and websites are designed to help you with your journey.

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Education Public Schools Alpine Independent School District 704 W. Sul Ross Ave. Alpine, Texas 79830 (432) 837-7700 www.alpine.esc18.net Mission: Alpine ISD will provide our children with learning experiences to be responsible, productive and successful citizens of an ever-changing world.

Children can experience a first-class education in a warm and friendly setting which only a small town can provide. The Alpine Independent School District encompasses about 1,925 square miles in Brewster County. School board members are elected from single member districts.

Current enrollment at AISD is 1,090 students, on three campuses: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The current student demographic mix is Anglo 32%; Hispanic 66%; and Other 2%. The average student/teacher ratio is approximately 12 to 1. Alpine ISD is consistently rated as a “Recognized” district and the high School has attained rating as a National Blue Ribbon School.

Private Schools Alpine Christian School 402 E. Holland Ave., Alpine, Texas 79830 (432) 837-5757 www.alpinechristianschool.com Alpine Christian School, founded in 2004 with a current enrollment of nearly 100 students, provides education for Bridge K through the 12th Grade for families of Alpine, Marfa, and Fort Davis. ACS is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools and uses proven, classical education techniques based on a Biblical worldview.

Alpine Montessori School 908 N. 6th St., Alpine, Texas 79830 (432) 837-2173 www.alpinemontessori.org Established in 1989, Alpine Montessori School today has two campuses in Alpine serving families from Alpine, Fort Davis, Marathon and Marfa. The primary campus offers curriculum for ages 3-6 and the elementary campus offers curriculum for ages 6-9 and 9-12.

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Sul Ross Campus Sul Ross Range Animal Science Center

2013 Alpine High School Homecoming Court (L-R) Felina Ramos, Erin Gallego, Sydney McCallister, Taylor Hunt, Olivia Murray, Cristi Upshaw -2013 Queen, Luciana Rios, Brianna Macias, Helen Morrow, Alayna Ramirez

University Sul Ross State University P.O. Box C-119, Alpine, Texas 79832 (432) 837-8432 www.sulross.edu Sul Ross State University boasts a combination of small class size, an appreciation of both fine arts and the sciences, as well as popular professional programs in a relaxed, friendly environment. As a coeducational, comprehensive, public institution of higher education, SRSU offers certificate programs and associate, bachelor’s and masters’ degree programs.

The university offers 36 undergraduate programs and 23 graduate programs.

SRSU comprises 647 acres and boasts a beautiful 93-acre campus and also has a 468-acre working ranch that serves the animal sciences program. There are three satellite campuses, in Del Rio, Uvalde and Eagle Pass.

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Alpine Bucks Football Key facilities of SRSU include: • Archives of the Big Bend • Center for Big Bend Studies • Chihuahuan Desert Resource Conservation and Development • Museum of the Big Bend • Minority and Small Business Development Center

Photos by Dana Jones

Athletic teams compete in the American Southwest Conference.

Rodeo is a significant part of the SRSU program and the university is the birthplace of the prestigious National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). See more on page 20.

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ALPINE DINING

Open Sunday - Thursday 5-9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 5-10 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. www.theCenturyBarandGrill.com 209 W. Holland Ave • 432-837-2800

ON THE COVER:

“The Summer Hills Around Alpine”

by Tanner Quigg

Other photography courtesy of Dana Jones and Barbara Richerson.

Publisher: Riley Stephens Production: Ceci Marquez, Mariana Lopez Customer Service: Sandy Marquez Issue: May 2014-April 2015 Contact us: PO Box 1824 • Alpine, Texas 79831 Phone 432-614-4074 email: info@blueskyinfo.net • www.BlueSkyInfo.net

The Alpine Texas Community Guide and Chamber of Commerce Directory is published by Blue Sky Productions ©2014-2015. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of photographs, artwork, or copy is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. All photography identified by name is copyright the photographer and used with their permission.

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Health Care Big Bend Regional Medical Center (BBRMC) serves a vast region of over 12,000 square miles, encompassing the towns of Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Ft. Davis, Presidio, Study Butte, Terlingua and Big Bend National Park and all points in between.

BBRMC is a 25-bed facility with a Level IV Trauma designated Emergency Department along with ICU, Medical, Surgical and Women’s Units.

There is also a Diagnostic Imaging Department with X-ray, CT Scan, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and weekly MRI, a full-service Rehabilitation Department were Physical, Speech and Occupational therapies are offered, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, Case Management and Community Services Departments. Additionally, in the medical office portion of the hospital is the Big Bend Regional Health Center (BBRHC), home to Drs. Catherine Harrington and Rafael Escovar, Family Practice with Ob, Dr. John Ray, Family Practice, Dr. Ekta Escovar, Pediatrician and Allison Ainsworth, Family Nurse Practitioner. The BBRHC is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, all are accepting new patients and walk-ins are welcome.

BBRMC has been a recipient of two Joint Commission Key Quality Performer Awards in 2011 and 2012, 2012 Press Ganey Summit Award for Qual-

Big Bend Regional Medical Center

ity, 2012 National Rural Hospital Association Award Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, and a 2013 Health and Human Services Commission Award for Quality.

The hospital is very active in the community, sponsoring many major events and volunteering.

The Employee Activities Committee is busy year round fundraising for the Relay for Life, hosting toy drives at Christmas and school supply drives at the

beginning of the school year, along with coat drives and canned food drives. The doctors at the BBRHC travel to Marfa and Presidio to see patients, as well.

For more information on Big Bend Regional Medical Center visit their website at www.BigBendHealthcare.com. For more information on the Physicians in the Big Bend Regional Health Center visit www.BBRHC.com.

Churches Baptist Student Ministry Box 935 SRSU Dan Dunagan; 432-837-2675/2305

First Baptist Church 203 N. 4th Street Skip McNeal; 432-837-2487/7127

Holy Cross Anglican Church 903 Fighting Buck Ave. John Medvick; 432-837-7170/5718

Big Bend Cowboy Church 90410 E Hwy 90 Elliot Wendel; 432-364-2822

First Christian Church 6th & Sul Ross Ave., 837-2275 Lana Covington; 432-837-3371/2443

Jail Ministry Oscar Cobos; 432-837-3985

Border Patrol Chaplaincy Bill Brooks, 432-729-5200

First Presbyterian Church 5th Street & Lockhart Ave. Jobeth McLeod; 432-837-2449/9000

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 S. 6th 5th St. and Gallego Ave. Paul Lister; 432-837-3304; 386-3075

First United Methodist Church 208 E. Sul Ross Ave., 837-2286 Jane Vaughan; 432-837-2280

Pure Word Baptist Church 405 E. Gallego Dean Rutledge, 837-0142

St. Luke Episcopal Church 1102 N. 5th Henry Doherty; 432-837-1653

Grace Christian Fellowship 801 E. Brown Mark & Shirley Williams, 432-837-9117 or 386-6203

Redeemer Lutheran Church 15th and Holland Craig Frye; 432-837-7213

University Baptist Church 1707 N. 4th St., 837-9583

Calvary Apostolic Church HC65 Box 1, Alpine, TX 79831 Mickey Hager; 837-1720 Church in the Mountains 1006 N. 9th Clark Nussbaum; 432-837-1319; 386-0722 Church of Christ 2nd and Sul Ross, 837-2040 Darroll Wright; 325-232-1035

Hillside Baptist Church East Hwy 90 Contact: 837-5205

First Assembly of God 1802 Fort Davis Hwy Suzano Carillo; 432-837-2264

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St. Jonah Orthodox Church 105 E Gallego Ave.; www.bigbendorthodox.org Contact: 364-2240 St. James Episcopal Church 510 N. 6th St. Dallas Baxter, 837-7313 or 386-6235

Wesley Foundation Contact: srsupastor@yahoo.com Wild Fire Ministries Kerry & Toni Hellums; 432-413-4268/4267

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Smith & Wife Native American Jewelry Rocks, Gems & Beads

2310 W. Highway 90 • Alpine, TX 79830 432-837-2451 Open 9am-9pm Daily John & Teri Smith

Cottages with kitchenettes daily - weekly - monthly John and Teri Smith Proprietors

Antelope Lodge

2310 W. Highway 90, Alpine, Texas 79830 432-837-2451 - 800-880-8106

www.antelopelodge.com - antelope.lodge@juno.com

20MG SPEEDS NOW AVAILABLE

1300 S. Cedar • Pecos, TX 79772 432-445-6631 • Fax 432-445-6634

200 E. Austin • Kermit, TX 79745 432-586-6631 • Fax 432-586-2996

www.wccu.net • Audio Teller 432-586-2481

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Alpine is on the frontier of far West Texas, in vast, beautiful and rugged country. It’s easy to get to if you’re willing to invest a few traveling hours. You won’t be disappointed, as Alpine and the entire Big Bend region are like no other in Texas.

Highways: Alpine is situated on conjoined U.S. Hwys. 67 and 90.

Hwy. 67 is a major north/south route running from the border with Mexico at Presidio to San Angelo, after crossing IH-10.

Hwy. 90 is a major east/west route running from Van Horn and IH10 to Del Rio and beyond to San Antonio. Both highways are broad, shouldered and well maintained for high speed. Travel on these routes by car, motorcycle or bicycle is convenient with small towns spaced about 30 miles apart.

For the more adventurous traveler, TX 17 can be taken from IH10 in Balmorhea through Wild Rose Pass to Fort Davis, connecting with TX 118 into Alpine. Or, TX 118 can be taken from IH-10 in Kent through the Davis Mountains and Fort Davis to Alpine.

These routes are slower, very scenic, over good roads and offer a

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Transportation

Alpine Train Depot

unique introduction to Big Bend country.

Bus: A private carrier, All Aboard America, offers two north bound and two south bound trips daily between Presidio and the Midland-Odessa Airport, with stops in Alpine. All Aboard America connects with Greyhound in Fort Stockton and Odessa for nationwide service.

The bus stop in Alpine is presently at KC’s Quick Mart (837-5497) on east Hwy. 67/90.

Go to www.allaboardamerica.com for times and fares.

Rail: Amtrak offers passenger rail service to Alpine two times per week west bound and two times per week east bound. The train uses the Union Pacific tracks with stops in Sanderson and Del Rio on its way to San Antonio, and stops in El Paso and Tucson on its way to Los Angeles. The

historic train depot is conveniently located at Holland Ave. and Fifth St. in downtown Alpine. Visit www.amtrak.com for times and fares.

Air: The Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (837-5929) is a public use general aviation airport located north of the downtown area. It is available for non-scheduled flights.

Please check with the airport for

scheduled charter flight service.

The Midland-Odessa International Airport (MAF) is a 2 ½ - 3 hour drive and is also served by All Aboard America. The El Paso International Airport (ELP) is a 3 ½ 4 hour drive.

Rental Cars: Rental cars are available at Alpine Auto Rental.

Call 432-837-3463, or www.alpineautorental.com.

ROASTER TOURS BY APPOINTMENT (432) 729.4503

www.BigBendCoffee.com

Home • Auto • Business Health • Life • Bonds Farm & Ranch

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Bethany Brookover, Agent 205 N. Harrison St. Alpine, TX 79830 432.837.7419

www.GSMInsurors.com

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Become a Member

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MEMBERSHIP Consider being part of the Alpine Chamber of Commerce. Here are just a few of the many benefits you’ll receive by belonging to the Chamber.

Pictured from left to right: Rick Kelly- Treasurer ( Alpine Auto Rental); Kip Sullivan (Individual, SRSU); Shelby Gonzales (Individual); Dona Ward, Vice-President (Farmers Insurance); Jim McDonald (Valuepoint, LLC); Ronny Dodson (Individual); Stephen Wood (Saddle Club/Granada); Mark Chandler (Tallent Roofing); NOT PICTURED - Dave Dumas, President (Sierra La Rana); Denise Groves (SRSU) .

Alpine Visitors Center, 106 N. 3rd St.

Grow Your Customer Base Your membership provides you with tremendous opportunities for high profile exposure. Through our many publications, website, members only Visitor Center displays, and media exposure through mixers, your company reaches thousands of new potential customers.

Impact Our Community Through Committees And Task Forces Bring your experience to the table. Join any of the many exciting and rewarding committees designed to help your business and community flourish.

Reach Out To Potential New Customers Our website contains a full listing of our members, staff, and upcoming events. With over one million hits each year, your own website is just a click away from those visiting the Chamber website.

Business Advocacy The Alpine Chamber maintains a strong business presence at all levels of government to protect and advance business interests.

Maximize Networking Opportunities The Alpine Chamber offers monthly mixers and social events that make it easy to personally connect with prospective customers and suppliers.

Referrals The Chamber averages 230 calls each week inquiring after goods, services or other information concerning the Alpine/ Big Bend area. Membership entitles you to first referral status.

Display of Member Information Thousands of people visit our Chamber office each year where the cards, brochures and flyers of our member businesses are on prominent display.

To join the Chamber, please visit www.alpinetexas.com, drop by 106 N. 3rd St., or call (432) 837-2326 Marketing Opportunities The Chamber “Business News” newsletter offers updates on local, state and national issues concerning your business, as well as member news and features.

Annual Awards Banquet The annual Awards Banquet is held each January and honors an Alpine student and local business leaders with three different awards.

The 2013 recipients and the awards they received are: Jonathan Frost received the Mr. Jim Francois - Student of the Year Award named in honor of Jim Francois, a strong supporter of Sul Ross University, Sunshine House, Alpine Public Library, Alpine High School graduate scholarships, the

Visitors Center and other organizations. The Sul Ross Fine Arts Building is named in his honor.

Shirley Biellier received the Benjamin Berkeley - Citizen of the Year Award named in honor of Dr. Berkeley who helped form the Alpine Commercial Club which is now the Alpine Chamber of Commerce. He was the first mayor, bank president, and was a Texas state senator.

Mark Chandler received the Paul Forchheimer - Business Professional of the Year Award named in honor of Mr. Forchheimer, a longtime civic and business leader and strong supporter of Sul Ross University.

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Accountants

OCOTILLO ENTERPRISES

PACE & ASSOCIATES

205 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-5353

212 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-3371 www.mrpacecpa.com

Artist in Residence Program

SKINNER & LARA, PC

DEBORAH ALLISON STUDIO

610 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5861

702 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 294-3706 www.DeborahAllisonStudio.com

Acupuncture DR. PETROSKY 125 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-1800

Advertising / Promotion ALPINE AVALANCHE 118 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-3334 www.alpineavalanche.com

BIG BEND SCREEN PRINTING 200 W. Murphy St. Alpine (432) 837-5052 www.bigbendscreenprinting.com

INTERNATIONAL WOMAN'S FOUNDATION

RAILROAD BLUES

SPEAR CO. CONSTRUCTION

705 W. Bonnie St., Marfa (432) 729-1852 www.haciendadelarcon.org

504 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3103 www.railroadblues.com

400 A. S. Mosley Lane, Alpine (432) 386-5248

J.R. “FEEL GOOD ART” SMITH

REATA RESTAURANTS

609 E. Lockhart Alpine (432) 249-0682

203 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-9232 www.reata.net/alpine-texas-restaurant.html

Attorneys SHANE ANN CONNOR, ATTORNEY AT LAW 308 E. Murphy St., Alpine (432) 386-2471

BLUE SKY PRODUCTIONS P.O. Box 1824, Alpine (432) 614-4074 www.blueskyinfo.net

JENNIFER BOOMER PHOTOGRAPHY Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 294-2252 www.jenniferboomer.com

Auto Repair BAM AUTOMOTIVE 1200 S. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-0890 www.bamautomotive.net

THE SADDLE CLUB 211 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-9770 www.saddleclubalpine.com

Beauty Salons/Spas AMERICANA 210 W. Ave E, Alpine (432) 837-1773 www.salonamericana.com

GAGE HOTEL OASIS TIRE CO.

KVLF RADIO STATION 500 E. Hendryx, Alpine (432) 837-2144 www.bigbendradio.com

Apartments ALPINE HEIGHTS 700 N. Bird St., Alpine (432) 837-2273

ALPINE MANOR

610 N. 5th St., Alpine, (432) 837-7484 www.bigcanyontv.com

Better Business Bureau

MOUNTAIN ZONE TV

511 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-9789 www.thestablealpine.com

BBB PERMIAN BASIN

Bands/Musicians THE DOODLIN’ HOGWALLOPS 3080 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 294-2908 www.piggigger.com

Banks & Credit Unions CAPITAL FARM CREDIT

STATE FARM INSURANCE

Art Galleries

906 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5631 www.monicawoodall.com

WEST TEXAS NATIONAL BANK 101 E. Ave E, Alpine (432) 837-9389 www.wtnb.com

WESTEX COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 608 W. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 586-6631 www.wccu.net

CHINATI FOUNDATION P.O. Box 1135, Marfa (432) 729-4362 www.chinati.org

Arts & Crafts

Bar / Saloon HARRY’S TINAJA 412 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5060 www.harrys-tinaja.com

J.R. “FEEL GOOD ART” SMITH 609 E. Lockhart Alpine (432) 249-0682

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2700 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-7429 www.mccoys.com

300 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432)294-1175

1102 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-1888 www.fdsb.com

705 W. Bonnie St., Marfa (432) 729-1852 www.haciendadelarcon.org

McCOY’S

THE STABLE PERFORMANCE CARS

CARPENTER REAL ESTATE

INTERNATIONAL WOMAN'S FOUNDATION

302 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-1051 www.quetzalimports.com

Cable/ Satellite Television BIG CANYON TV

FORT DAVIS STATE BANK

Art Foundation

HOME ELEMENTS

MENDIAS & CO.

Appraisal Services

1501 W. Fort Davis, Alpine (432) 837-2026

Building Materials

Automotive

108 W. Avenue E, Alpine (432) 837-5948 www.capitalfarmcredit.com

SUPERIOR LAND SERVICES, LLC

100 N. 13th, Alpine (432) 837-3301 www.ci.alpine.tx.us

Northeast Hwy 90, Marathon (432) 386-4205 www.gagehotel.com

1001 Fighting Buck Ave., Alpine (432) 837-1414

708 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-3325 www.jwcarpenter.com

CITY OF ALPINE

2601 Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-5030

KRTS 93.5 FM 111 S. Highland Ave., Marfa (432) 729-4578 www.marfapublicradio.org

Building & Animal Permits

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10100 West CR 118 Midland (432) 563-1880 www.bbb.org

Bicycle Services/Rentals BIKEMAN

307 E. Ave. E Alpine (432) 837-2300 www.mountainzonetv.net

TDS BAJA BROADBAND LLC 1006 A E. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 837-3637 www.bajabroadband.com

602 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5050 www.alpinebikeman.com

Campgrounds

Bookkeeping ARLIE BRYANT CPA

45560 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-5883 www.bcranchrvpark.com

113 N. 2nd St., Alpine (432) 837-3651

BIG BEND RESORTS, LLC

Books & Stationery ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY 805 W. Ave. E Alpine 432.837.2621 www.alpinepubliclibrary.org

FRONT STREET BOOKS 121 E. Holland, Alpine (432) 837-3360 www.fsbooks.com

RE-READS BOOKSTORE

BC RANCH RV PARK

Hwy 118 at Hwy 170, Terlingua (432) 371-2218 www.bigbendresort.com

LA VISTA RV PARK 46501 State Hwy. 118 South Alpine (432) 364-2293 www.lavistarvpark.net

LOST ALASKAN RV PARK 2401 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-1136 www.lostalaskan.com

805 W. Ave E, Alpine (432) 837-2621 www.alpinepubliclibrary.org

Car Rentals

Builders

2501 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-3463 www.alpineautorental.com

BIG BEND CONCRETE 1406 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-0993 www.bigbendconcrete.com

ALPINE AUTO RENTAL

Catering THE SADDLE CLUB 211 E. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 837-9770 www.saddleclubalpine.com

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chamber member directory Certified Public Accountants

Community Organizations

PATSY CULVER, CPA

ALPINE COMMUNITY CENTER

406 Texas Oak, Alpine (432) 364-2658

402 E. Gallego Ave. Alpine (432) 837-3426 www.alpinecommunitycenter.com

SKINNER & LARA, PC 610 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5861

Childcare

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 3228 College Hills Bvd, San Angelo (325) 944-2500 www.cancer.org

ALPINE COMMUNITY CENTER 402 E. Gallego Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3426

Chiropractors

AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 306 W. Texas Avenue, Midland (432) 837-5539

DR. PETROSKY

BBB PERMIAN BASIN

125 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-1800

10100 West CR 118, Midland (432) 563-1880 www.bbb.org

Churches BIG BEND COWBOY CHURCH P.O. Box 1266, Alpine (432) 364-2822 www.bigbendcowboychurch.com

BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY ON THE SQUARE (GOTS) 115 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-7203 www.bigbendartscouncil.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. 4th St., Alpine (432) 837-2487 www.fumalpine.org

BREWSTER COUNTY TWIN PEAKS 4H CLUB 107 W. Avenue E #8, Alpine (432) 837-6207

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 208 E. Sul Ross Ave., Alpine (432) 837-2286 www.gbgm-umc.org/alpine

BUFFALO TRAILS COUNCIL 1101 W. Texas Ave., Midland (432) 570-7601 www.buffalotrailbsa.org

GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

801 E. Brown St., Alpine (432) 386-7230 www.gcfalpine.com

203 N. 4th St., Alpine (432) 837-2487 www.fbcalpine.com

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

406 S. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-3304

208 E. Sul Ross Ave., Alpine (432) 837-2286 www.fumalpine.org

ST. JONAH ORTHODOX CHURCH 405 E. Gallego St. Alpine (832) 969-1719 www.bigbendorthodox.org

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OF THE BIG BEND 1308 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-5486 www.uubb.org

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST 9700 Girl Scout Way, El Paso (432) 550-2688 www.gsdsw.org

PRESCRIPTION SHOP WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS UPPER RIO GRANDE

909 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3498

500 W. Avenue H Rm. 108, Alpine (915) 837-9800 www.urgjobs.com

Education

Concrete BIG BEND CONCRETE

402 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5757 www.alpinechristianschool.com

1406 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-0993 www.bigbendconcrete.com

ALPINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Construction BIG BEND CONCRETE 1406 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-0993 www.bigbendconcrete.com

SPEAR CO. CONSTRUCTION 400 A S. Mosley Lane, Alpine (432) 386-5248

TALLENT ROOFING

1406 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-0993 www.bigbendconcrete.com

SPEAR CO. CONSTRUCTION 400 A S. Mosley Lane, Alpine (432) 386-5248

TALLENT ROOFING

VALUEPOINT LLC

WEATHERS ELECTRIC 2400 RR 1703, Alpine (432) 837-5313 www.weatherselectric.net

WEATHERS ELECTRIC

Electricity Delivery AEP TEXAS 933 W. 19th, San Angelo www.AEPTexas.com

Electronics

Distributor

301 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-2061 morrisonhardware.com

3401 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-3700 www.bigbendbrewing.com

LIONS CLUB OF ALPINE

NEEDLEWORKS

LIVIN MY DREAM

121 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3085

301 W. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 294-4028 www.livinmydreams.com

2707 SCR 1206, Midland (432) 520-6943

Electrical Contractors & Services

311 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-2032

510 W San Antonio St, Marfa (432) 729-4503 www.bigbendcoffee.com

CHARLES TERRY CONSTRUCTION, INC

901 W. Del Rio St. Alpine (512) 844-0447 www.valuepointllc.com

2400 RR 1703, Alpine (432) 837-5313 www.weatherselectric.net

BIG BEND COFFEE ROASTERS

Commercial Buildings

Box C-100, Alpine www.sulross.edu

Consultants

P.O. Box 968, Alpine (432) 837-5539

406 S. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-3304

201 W. University Blvd. Odessa (432) 335-6413 www.odessa.edu

Electrician Services

BIG BEND BREWING COMPANY

510 W San Antonio St, Marfa (432) 729-4503 www.bigbendcoffee.com

ODESSA COLLEGE

110 N. 6th St. Alpine (432) 837-7009 www.tallentroofing.com

KIWANIS CLUB

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH

908 N. 6th St. Alpine (432) 837-2173 www.alpinemontessori.com

VALUEPOINT LLC

BIG BEND CONCRETE

CYNTHIA WOOD/DANCE & FITNESS

BIG BEND COFFEE ROASTERS

ALPINE MONTESSORI

Construction Management

www.alpinelions.org

Coffee Shop

704 W. Sul Ross Avenue, Alpine (432) 837-7700 www.alpine.esc18.net

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY

Dance

8 Trail Road, Alpine (432) 837-5626

ALPINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

110 N. 6th St. Alpine (432) 837-7009 www.tallentroofing.com

801 E. Brown St., Alpine (432) 386-7230

JOHNSON FAMILY CONSOLIDATED

2600 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-5792

504 E. Ave. Alpine (432) 837-3931

GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

BIG BEND SCREEN PRINTING

JOHNSON FEED & WESTERN WEAR

HIGHLAND DRUG

2101 FM 1703. Alpine (432) 837-1580 www.wtxfoodbank.org

901 W. Del Rio St. Alpine (512) 844-0447 www.valuepointllc.com

Clothing/Shoes 200 W. Murphy St. Alpine (432) 837-5052 www.bigbendscreenprinting.com

WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK

WTG FUELS, INC. 2411 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-2518 www.westtexasgas.com

Donut Shop ROTARY CLUB OF ALPINE

BAKER’S DOZEN DONUTS

Meets Thursdays @ 11:45 a.m. at Oriental Express Alpine (432) 294-0161

801 N. 5th St. Alpine (432) 837-5331

Drug & Variety Stores ST. JONAH ORTHODOX CHURCH

CITY DRUG

405 E. Gallego St. Alpine (832) 969-1719 www.bigbendorthodox.org

202 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-2252

CG MORRISON CO

Entertainment ALPINE COUNTRY CLUB 1011 N. Loop Rd., Alpine (432) 837-2752

THE DOODLIN’ HOGWALLOPS 3080 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 294-2908 www.piggigger.com

HARRY’S TINAJA 412 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5060 www.harrys-tinaja.com

THE SADDLE CLUB 211 E. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 837-9770

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Fitness

Garden Center

TWIN PEAKS LIQUORS

RAILROAD BLUES

ALPINE FITNESS LLC

BROWN DOG GARDEN

504 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3103 www.railroadblues.com

903 A N. Walker St. Alpine (432) 837-9960

110 W. Murphy St. Alpine (432) 837-0914

605 E. Holland, Alpine (432) 837-7476 www.twinpeaksliquor.com

BIG HILL CROSSFIT

General Contracting

THEATRE OF THE BIG BEND & SRSU THEATRE

903 N. Walker St., Alpine (432) 294-0562

Loop Road, Alpine (432) 837-8218 www.sulross.edu/tobb

CYNTHIA WOOD/DANCE & FITNESS

502 E. Ave B, Alpine (432) 294-1216 www.alpinewindows.net

311 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-2032

SPEAR CO. CONSTRUCTION

GRANADA THEATRE

400 A S. Mosley Lane, Alpine (432) 386-5248

207 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-9960 www.alpinegranada.com

TALLENT ROOFING

VIVA BIG BEND Alpine, TX 79830 www.vivabigbend.com

Equipment Rental CG MORRISON CO. 301 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-2061 morrisonhardware.com

IN AND OUT RENTAL 604 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5533 www.inoutrental.com

Event Planning

Flooring MITCHELL’S FURNITURE & CARPET

TLC PLUMBING

Food & Beverage

Gifts & Specialty Items

BAKER’S DOZEN DONUTS

Financial & Investment Services EDWARD JONES 208 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-3058 www.edwardjones.com

FARMERS INSURANCE 710 E. Ave E Alpine (432) 837-2225 www.farmersagent.com/dblevins

FORT DAVIS STATE BANK 1102 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-1888 www.fdsb.com

GSM INSURORS OF WEST TEXAS 205 N. Harrison St. Alpine (432) 837-7419 www.gsminsurors.com

PATSY CULVER, CPA 406 Texas Oak, Alpine (432) 364-2658

STATE FARM INSURANCE 906 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5631 www.monicawoodall.com

TALLEY REED INSURANCE

BLUE WATER NATURAL FOODS One Mile South of Alpine – S. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 386-2044 www.bluewaternf.com

PORTER’S THRIFTWAY 101 E. Sul Ross St., Alpine (432) 837-1182

Gym/Workout Center ALPINE FITNESS LLC 903 A N. Walker St., Alpine (432) 837-9575

ANTELOPE LODGE / SMITH & WIFE GRANADA THEATRE

BIG BEND BREWING COMPANY 3401 W. Hwy 90 Alpine (432) 837-3700 www.bigbendbrewing.com

BIG BEND COFFEE ROASTERS

BIG BEND COFFEE ROASTERS

510 W San Antonio St, Marfa (432) 729-4503 www.bigbendcoffee.com

510 W San Antonio St, Marfa (432) 729-4503 www.bigbendcoffee.com

PORTER’S THRIFTWAY

BROWN DOG GARDEN

903 A N. Walker St., Alpine (432) 837-9575

101 E. Sul Ross St., Alpine (432) 837-1182

110 W. Murphy St. Alpine (432) 837-0914

BIG HILL CROSSFIT

THE SADDLE CLUB

CATCHLIGHT ART GALLERY

903 N. Walker St., Alpine (432) 294-0562

211 E. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 837-9770 www.saddleclubalpine.com

117 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-9422 www.catchlightartgallery.com

TWIN PEAKS LIQUORS

CHIHUAHUAN DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

508 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-5907 www.agavehomehealth.com

43869 S. Hwy 118, Fort Davis (432) 364-2499

U.S. HEALTH ADVISORS

WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK

CITY DRUG

2101 FM 1703, Alpine (432) 837-1580 www.wtxfoodbank.org

202 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-2252

(214) 908-1808 Kyle.korman@ushadvisors.com www.ushagent.com/kylekorman

605 E. Holland, Alpine (432) 837-7476 www.twinpeaksliquor.com

207 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-9960

Hardware CG MORRISON CO 301 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-2061 morrisonhardware.com

Health & Fitness ALPINE FITNESS LLC

Health Care AGAVE HOME HEALTH

Health Services

HIGHLAND DRUG

AGAVE HOME HEALTH

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

504 E. Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3931

3228 College Hills Bvd., San Angelo (325) 944-2500 www.cancer.org

508 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-5907 www.agavehomehealth.com

IVEYS ENTERPRISES

Fundraising

Funeral & Cremation Services ALPINE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 209 W. Sul Ross, Alpine (432) 837-2222 www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com

WEST TEXAS NATIONAL BANK

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Grocery Stores

3401 W. Hwy 90 Alpine (432) 837-3700 www.bigbendbrewing.com

209 W. Sul Ross, Alpine (432) 837-2222 www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com

608 W. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-9389 www.wccu.net

Alpine (432) 837-9008 www.vastgraphics.com

BIG BEND BREWING COMPANY

Funeral Parlor

WESTEX COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

VAST GRAPHICS

2310 W. Hwy 90 Alpine (432) 837-2451

105 W. Ave. E Alpine (432) 837-7419 www.talleyreedinsurance.com

101 E. Ave E, Alpine (432) 837-3375 www.wtnb.com

Alpine, TX (432) 294-1567

Graphic Design

801 N. 5th St. Alpine (432) 837-5331

GRANADA THEATRE 207 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-9960 www.alpinegranada.com

110 N. 6Th St. Alpine (432) 837-7009 www.tallentroofing.com

509 E. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 837-0070 www.mitchellsfurnitureandflooring.com

THE DOODLIN’ HOGWALLOPS 3080 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 294-2908 www.piggigger.com

ALPINE WINDOWS

ALPINE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME

Furniture

109 W Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-7474

J.R. “FEEL GOOD ART” SMITH 609 E. Lockhart Alpine (432) 249-0682

OLD SPANISH TRAIL STUDIO

FORT DAVIS FAMILY PRACTICE PA 1 Memorial Square, Fort Davis (432) 426-3217

Holistic Health REVIVE Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 294-2087

401 Crows Nest Rd. Hwy 166, Fort Davis (806) 789-6513 www.oldspanishtrailstudio.com

Home Health Care

PORTER’S THRIFTWAY

508 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-5907 www.agavehomehealth.com

101 E. Sul Ross St., Alpine (432) 837-1182

AGAVE HOME HEALTH

Horseback Riding

MITCHELL’S FURNITURE & CARPET

PRESCRIPTION SHOP

BIG BEND & LAJITAS STABLES

509 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-0070 www.mitchellsfurnitureandflooring.com

909 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3498

Near Intersection of Hw 118 & FM 170 Terlingua (432) 371-3064

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Insurance Claims

HAMPTON INN

Box 1645 Alpine (325) 226-1966

CF RANCH

CHARLES TERRY CONSTRUCTION, INC 2707 SCR 1206, Midland www.charlesterryconstruction.com

2607 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-7344 www.alpine.hamptoninn.com

Hospitals & Clinics

P.O. Box 689, Alpine (432) 364-2251 www.cfranch.com

BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

DESERT SAFARIS

2600 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-3447 www.bigbendhealthcare.com

2935 Thousand Oaks #6-217 San Antonio (210) 264-1745 www.desertsafaris.com

FORT DAVIS FAMILY PRACTICE, PA 1 Memorial Square, Fort Davis (432) 426-3217

JOHNSON FAMILY CONSOLIDATED 8 Trail Road, Alpine (432) 837-5626

Hotels/Motels ANTELOPE LODGE

LIVINGSTON RANCH

2310 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-2451 www.antelopelodge.com

109 W. El Paso St., Marfa (432) 729-4101

BEST WESTERN HOTEL

Andres E. Ramos Betty Fitzgerald Donald Mulhern George Covington Gilbert Valenzuela Herbert Neil Hector Historic Murphy Street Merchants Promotor James Jones Jan Woodward Jerry Johnson Jimmy Morris John D. Armstrong John K. Tyree Kip Sullivan Leigh Kirby Luticia “Lou” Pauls Mike Latta Patricia Long R.V. Morgan Jr. Rena Gallego Robert Steele Ron Sanders Ronny Dodson Roy Ferguson Shelby Gonzales

2401 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-1530 www.bestwesterntexas.com/alpine-hotels

CASA VIDA 604 E. Gallego, Alpine (512) 413-3901 www.vrbo.com/230912

GAGE HOTEL Northeast Hwy 90, Marathon (432) 386-4205 www.gagehotel.com

HAMPTON INN 2607 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-7344 www.alpine.hamptoninn.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 2004 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-9597 www.hiexpress.com

HOLLAND HOTEL 209 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-2800 www.thehollandhoteltexas.com

MAVERICK INN 1200 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-0628 www.themaverickinn.com

SUNDAY HOUSE INN 2010 Hwy 90 East, Alpine (432) 837-3363 www.sundayhouseinntx.com

Individual

Inn & Guesthouse LITTLE TIN GUEST HOUSE

Land Development SIERRA LA RANA LLC 2 Miles South Highway 118, Alpine (817) 253-9890

Landscaping CG MORRISON CO 301 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-2061 www.morrisonhardware.com

Lawn & Garden Equipment Repair

2004 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-9597 www.hiexpress.com

HOLLAND HOTEL 209 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-2800 www.thehollandhoteltexas.com

LAJITAS GOLF RESORT & RV PARK HC 70, Box 400, Lajitas (432) 424-5000 www.lajitasgolfresort.com

IN AND OUT RENTAL

LITTLE TIN GUEST HOUSE

604 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5533 www.inoutrental.stihldealer.net

708 B N. 2nd St. Alpine (432) 386-3551 www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/ texas/big-bend-country#a22678

Legal Services JEFF DAVIS COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. 904 E. Holland Ave,. Alpine (432) 837-9172

SHANE ANN CONNOR, ATTORNEY AT LAW 308 E. Murphy St., Alpine (432) 386-2471

Liquor Store TWIN PEAKS LIQUORS

MARATHON MOTEL & RV PARK 701 W. Hwy 90, Marathon (432) 386-4241 www.marathonmotel.com

MAVERICK INN 1200 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-0628 www.themaverickinn.com

MOUNTAIN TRAILS LODGE & OUTDOOR CENTER

605 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-7476 www.twinpeaksliquors.com

501 E. Musquiz Drive, Fort Davis (432) 426-3481 www.mountaintrailslodge.com

Loans

PRUDE RANCH

CAPITAL FARM CREDIT 108 W. Avenue E, Alpine (432) 837-5948 www.capitalfarmcredit.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE

708 B N. 2nd St., Alpine (432) 386-3551

906 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5631 www.monicawoodall.com

THE OLD HOLLAND

WESTEX COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

103 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-9100 www.oldhollandinalpine.com

608 W. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-9389 www.wccu.net

Insurance

Lodging

FARMERS INSURANCE

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

BEST WESTERN HOTEL

N. Hwy 118, Fort Davis (432) 426-3202 www.prude-ranch.com

SUNDAY HOUSE INN 2010 Hwy 90 East, Alpine (432) 837-3363 www.sundayhouseinntx.com

THE OLD HOLLAND 103 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-9100 www.oldhollandinalpine.com

VALUE LODGE 2000 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-1200 www.valuelodgealpine.com

710 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-2225 www.farmersagent.com/dblevins

2401 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-1530 www.bestwesterntexas.com/alpine-hotels

GSM INSURORS OF WEST TEXAS

BIG BEND RESORTS, LLC

ALPINE HEIGHTS

205 N. Harrison St., Alpine (432) 837-7419 www.GSMInsurors.com

Hwy 118 at Hwy 170, Terlingua (432) 371-2218 www.bigbendresort.com

700 N. Bird St., Alpine (432) 837-2273

STATE FARM INSURANCE

CASA VIDA

ALPINE MANOR

906 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5631 www.monicawoodall.com

604 E. Gallego, Alpine (512) 413-3901 www.vrbo.com/230912

TALLEY REED INSURANCE

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER

105 W. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-3459 www.talleyreedinsurance.com

1 Adventure Lane – Farm Rd. 170, Terlingua (432) 371-2633 www.bigbendfarflung.com

1406 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-0993 www.bigbendconcrete.com

GAGE HOTEL

Medical, Dental & Nursing Care

VALUE LODGE 2000 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-1200 www.valuelodgealpine.com

Housing

1001 Fighting Buck Ave., Alpine (432) 837-1414

CARPENTER REAL ESTATE 708 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-3325 www.jwcarpenter.com

Human Resource Services WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS UPPER RIO GRANDE 500 W. Avenue H Rm. 108, Alpine (432) 837-9800

U.S. HEALTH ADVISORS (214) 908-1808 Kyle.korman@ushadvisors.com www.ushagent.com/kylekorman

Northwest Hwy 90, Marathon (432) 386-4205 www.gagehotel.com

Logistics SKELTON TRUCKING CO 304 W. Sanderson, Alpine (432) 837-3536 www.skeltontrucking.com

UP RAILROAD COMPANY Alpine, TX 79830 www.greatamericanstations.com

Manufacturing & Production BIG BEND CONCRETE

4I’S OPTICAL 710 E. Holland Ave. #5, Alpine (432) 837-3699 www.drperlabermudezod.com

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AGAVE HOME HEALTH

Personal Services

KVLF RADIO STATION

DESERT MOUNTAIN REALTY LLC

AGAVE HOME HEALTH

508 E. Ave. E Alpine (432) 837-5907 www.agavehomehealth.com

508 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-5907 www.agavehomehealth.com

500 E. Hendryx, Alpine (432) 837-2144 www.bigbendradio.com

107 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-2488 www.desertmtnrealty.com

Pet Care

Printing & Typesetting Services

ELLYSON ABSTRACT

BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 2600 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-3447 www.bigbendhealthcare.com

2900 E. Old Marathon Hwy, Alpine (432) 837-2532 www.alpinehumanesociety.com

Meeting/Events Center GRANADA THEATRE 207 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-9960 www.alpinegranada.com

Metal Buildings CHARLES TERRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. 2707 SCR 1206, Midland (432) 520-6943 www.charlesterryconstruction.com

Ministerial Services REVIVE Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 294-2087

Mortgage Banking WESTEX COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 608 W. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-9389 www.wccu.net

Movie Theatre RANGRA THEATRE 109 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5111 www.rangratheatres.com

Music

ALPINE HUMANE SOCIETY

ALPINE SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE 3305 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-5416 www.alpinesmallanimalpractice.com

2201 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-3888

Pets/Pet Adoption 2900 E. Old Marathon Hwy, Alpine (432) 837-2532 www.alpinehumanesociety.com

Photographers / Photo Finishing / Framing JENNIFER BOOMER PHOTOGRAPHY Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 294-2252 www.jenniferboomer.com

WIND RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Dark Sky Dr. Alpine (432) 940-8475 www.windriverfoto.com

Physical Fitness ALPINE FITNESS LLC 903 A N. Walker St., Alpine (432) 837-9575 www.alpinefitness.wix.com/alpinefitness

Nail/ Spa Services

Planning and Zoning

AMERICANA

CITY OF ALPINE

210 W. Ave E, Alpine (432) 837-1773 www.salonamericana.com

100 N. 13th, Alpine (432) 837-3301 www.ci.alpine.tx.us

LAJITAS GOLF RESORT & SPA

Plumbing Services

HC 70, Box 400, Lajitas (432) 424-5000 www.lajitasgolfresort.com

TLC PLUMBING

MENDIAS & CO.

Portable Restrooms

Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 294-1567

1308 N 3rd St., Alpine (432) 837-7447

HONEY BUCKET SERVICES

One Mile South of Alpine – S. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 386-2044 www.bluewaternf.com

Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 774-6924

Press / Publications / Radio

BROWN DOG GARDEN

ALPINE AVALANCHE

110 W. Murphy St., Alpine (432) 837-0914

118 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-3334 www.alpineavalanche.com

New Construction

BLUE SKY PRODUCTIONS

800 N. 5th St. Alpine (512) 964-9819 www.alpinetexashomes.com

P.O. Box 1824, Alpine (432) 614-4074 www.blueskyofalpine.com

McELROY RANCH

CHAMBERS & CO. YOUR REALTY

MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES

800 N. 5th St. Alpine (512) 964-9819 www.alpinetexashomes.com

2100 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-5518 www.mtnviewproperties.com

DESERT MOUNTAIN REALTY, LLC

PARSONS REAL ESTATE

107 N. 6th St. Alpine (432) 837-2488 www.desertmtnrealty.com

106 W. Ave E, Alpine (432) 837-3411 www.parsonsre.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES

SIERRA LA RANA LTD

2100 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-5518 www.mtnviewproperties.com

2 Miles South Highway 118S, Alpine (817) 253-9890 www.sierralarana.com

PARSONS REAL ESTATE

SUPERIOR LAND SERVICES, LLC

106 W. Ave E, Alpine (432) 837-3411 www.parsonsre.com

1501 W. Fort Davis, Alpine (432) 837-2026

710 E. Holland Ave. #5, Alpine (432) 837-3699 www.drperlabermudezod.com

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208 N. 6th St. Alpine (432) 364-2244

TEXAS MOUNTAIN REALTY SIERRA LA RANA LLC 2 Miles South Highway 118, Alpine (817) 253-9890 www.sierralarana.com/

KRTS 93.5 FM 111 S. Highland Ave., Marfa (432) 729-4578 www.marfapublicradio.org

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608 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-2026 www.texasmountainrealty.com

WEST TEXAS REALTY TEXAS MOUNTAIN REALTY 608 E. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 837-2026 www.texasmountainrealty.com

Public Library ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY 805 W. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-2621 www.alpinepubliclibrary.org

Ranch Supplies JOHNSON FEED & WESTERN WEAR 2600 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-5792

McCOY’S 2700 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-7429 www.mccoys.com

Real Estate Buyer Representation WEST TEXAS REALTY 600 W. Ave E Alpine (432) 837-7486 www.westtxrealty.com

Real Estate Services 708 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-3325 www.jwcarpenter.com

CHAMBERS & CO. YOUR REALTY 4I’S OPTICAL

904 E. Holland Ave. Alpine (432) 837-9172

708 E. Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3325 www.jwcarpenter.com

CARPENTER REAL ESTATE

CHAMBERS & CO. YOUR REALTY

Optical Services

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITLE CO.

CARPENTER REAL ESTATE

B & S SERVICES

BLUE WATER NATURAL FOODS

Nursery/Gardening

Property Leasing & Management

ALPINE HUMANE SOCIETY

3080 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 294-2908 www.piggigger.com

Natural Foods

104 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-3100

410 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-5801 www.ellysonabstract.com

ALPINE VETERINARY CLINIC

THE DOODLIN’ HOGWALLOPS

300 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432)294-1175

PRINTCO

800 N. 5th St. Alpine (512) 964-9819 www.alpinetexashomes.com

600 W. Ave E Alpine (432) 837-7486 www.westtxrealty.com

Recreational Activities ALPINE COUNTRY CLUB 1011 N. Loop Rd., Alpine (432) 837-2752

ALPINE’S GALLERY NIGHT INC. 105 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3067

AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 306 W. Sul Ross, Alpine (432) 837-2545

BARRAGAN ARENA 3201 N. Hwy 118 #3, Alpine (432) 386-5164

BIG BEND & LAJITAS STABLES Near Intersection of Hwy 118 & FM 170, Terlingua (432) 371-3064 www.lajitasstables.com

BIKEMAN 602 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5050 www.alpinebikeman.com

BUFFALO TRAILS COUNCIL 1101 W. Texas Avenue, Midland (432) 570-7601 www.buffalotrailbsa.org

CF RANCH P.O. Box 689, Alpine (432) 364-2251 www.cfranch.com

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Relocation

RV Park

J.R. “FEEL GOOD ART” SMITH

CARPENTER REAL ESTATE

BC RANCH RV PARK

43869 S. Hwy 118, Fort Davis (432) 364-2499 www.cdri.org

708 E. Ave. E, Alpine (817) 253-9890 www.jwcarpenter.com

45560 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-5883 www.bcranchrvpark.com

609 E. Lockhart Alpine (432) 249-0682

CHINATI FOUNDATION

SIERRA LA RANA LTD

LA VISTA RV PARK

Box 434, Marfa (432) 729-4362 www.chinati.org

2 Miles South Highway 118S, Alpine (817) 253-9890 www.sierralarana.com

46501 State Hwy. 118 South, Alpine (432) 364-2293 www.lavistarvpark.net

DESERT SAFARIS

Remodeling

LOST ALASKAN RV PARK

2935 Thousand Oaks #6-217, San Antonio (210) 264-1745 www.desertsafaris.com

SPEAR CO. CONSTRUCTION 400 A S. Mosley Lane, Alpine (432) 386-5248

2401 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-1136 www.lostalaskan.com

605 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-7476 twinpeaksliquors.com

Resorts

MARATHON MOTEL & RV PARK

Signs & Banners

GAGE HOTEL

701 W. Hwy 90, Marathon (432) 386-4241 www.marathonmotel.com

PRINTCO

School

Sporting Goods

THE DOODLIN’ HOGWALLOPS

KIOWA GALLERY 105 E. Holland Ave, Alpine (432) 837-3067

NEEDLEWORKS 121 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3085

TWIN PEAKS LIQUORS

3080 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 294-2908 www.piggigger.com

Northeast Hwy 90, Marathon (432) 386-4205 www.gagehotel.com

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER

LAJITAS GOLF RESORT & SPA

ALPINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CG MORRISON CO

1 Adventure Lane – Farm Rd. 170, Terlingua (432) 371-2633 www.bigbendfarflung.com

HC 70, Box 400 Lajitas (432) 424-5000 www.lajitasgolfresort.com

402 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5757 www.alpinechristianschool.com

301 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-2061 morrisonhardware.com

Rentals

ALPINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

State Inspection Station

800 N. 5th St. Alpine (512) 964-9819 www.alpinetexashomes.com

704 W. Sul Ross Ave., Alpine (432) 837-7700

1200 S. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-0890 www.bamautomotive.net

Restaurants & Specialty Dining

908 N. 6th St. Alpine (432) 837-2173 www.alpinemontessori.org

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST 9700 Girl Scout Way, El Paso (432) 550-2688 www.gsdsw.org/content

LAJITAS GOLF RESORT & SPA HC 70, Box 400, Lajitas (432) 424-5000 www.lajitasgolfresort.com

CHAMBERS & CO. YOUR REALTY

BAKER’S DOZEN DONUTS 801 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-5331

LIVINGSTON RANCH 109 W. El Paso St., Marfa (432) 729-4101

MOUNTAIN TRAILS LODGE & OUTDOOR CENTER 501 E. Musquiz Drive, Fort Davis (432) 426-3481

PRUDE RANCH N. Hwy 118, Fort Davis (432) 426-3202 www.prude-ranch.com

RANGRA THEATRES 109 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-5111 www.rangratheatres.com

TEXAS HORSEBACK ADVENTURES, LLC Box 1645, Alpine (325) 226-1966 www.texashorsebackadventures.com

VIVA BIG BEND Alpine, TX 79830 www.vivabigbend.com

Recycling CITY OF ALPINE 100 N. 13th, Alpine (432) 837-3301 www.ci.alpine.tx.us

Religion BIG BEND COWBOY CHURCH P.O. Box 1266, Alpine (432) 364-2822 www.bigbendcowboychurch.com

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OF THE BIG BEND 1308 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-5486 www.uubb.org

GAGE HOTEL Northeast Hwy 90, Marathon (432) 386-4205 www.gagehotel.com

REATA RESTAURANTS

ALPINE MONTESSORI

ODESSA COLLEGE 201 W. University Blvd. Odessa (432) 335-6413 www.odessa.edu

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY Box C-100, Alpine (432) 837-8011 www.sulross.edu

203 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-9232 www.reata.net/alpine-texas-restaurant

Screen Printing

THE SADDLE CLUB

200 W. Murphy St. Alpine (432) 837-5052 www.bigbendscreenprinting.com

211 E. Holland Ave, Alpine (432) 837-9770 www.saddleclubalpine.com

Retirement Planning EDWARD JONES 208 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-3058 www.edwardjones.com

River Tours LAJITAS GOLF RESORT & SPA HC 70, Box 400, Lajitas (432) 424-5000 www.lajitasgolfresort.com

Rocks OCOTILLO ENTERPRISES

BIG BEND SCREEN PRINTING

Seamless Rain Gutters CHARLES TERRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. 2707 SCR 1206, Midland (432) 520-6943 www.charlesterryconstruction.com

Septic Services B & S SERVICES 1308 N 3rd St., Alpine (432) 837-7447

HONEY BUCKET SERVICES Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 386-7307

205 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-5353

Shopping

Roofing Services

801 N. 5th St. Alpine (432) 837-5331

CHARLES TERRY CONSTRUCTION, INC

BAKER’S DOZEN DONUTS

FRONT STREET BOOKS

2707 SCR 1206, Midland (432) 520-6943 www.charlesterryconstruction.com

121 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3360 www.fsbooks.com

TALLENT ROOFING

IVEY’S ENTERPRISES

110 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-7009 www.tallentroofing.com

109 W Holland Ave, Alpine (432) 837-7474 www.ghosttowntexas.com

104 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-3100

BAM AUTOMOTIVE

Storage DOTSON INC. 2003 Ft. Davis Hwy, Alpine (432) 837-5330 www.alpinedotson.com

LOBO MINI STORAGE 101 S. Bird St., Alpine (432) 386-3864 www.lobostorage.com

THE STABLE PERFORMANCE CARS 511 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (732) 837-9789 www.thestablealpine.com

TWIN PEAKS SELF STORAGE P.O. Box 1607, Alpine (432) 837-2112 www.twinpeaksselfstorage.com

Tanning Salon ALPINE FITNESS LLC 903 A N. Walker St, Alpine (432) 837-9575 www.alpinefitness.wix.com/alpinefitness

Tax Preparation ARLIE BRYANT CPA 113 N. 2nd St., Alpine (432) 837-3651

PACE & ASSOCIATES 212 N. 6th St., Alpine (432) 837-3371 www.mrpacecpa.com

Team Roping BARRAGAN ARENA 3201 N. Hwy 118 #3, Alpine (432) 386-5164

Telecommunications AT&T 4937 E. 42nd St., Odessa (432) 433-9342 www.att.com

BIG BEND TELEPHONE 808 N. 5th St., Alpine (800) 592-4781 www.bigbend.net

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RUSSELL CELLULAR

BIG CANYON TV

1006 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-7029 www.russellcellular.com

610 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-7484 www.bigcanyontv.com

WTG FUELS, INC. MOUNTAIN ZONE TV 307 E. Ave. E, Alpine (432) 837-2300 www.mountainzonetv.net

2411 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-2518 www.westtexasgas.com

Vacation Rentals RUSSELL CELLULAR

CHAMBERS & CO. YOUR REALTY

1006 E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-7029 www.russellcellular.com

800 N. 5th St. Alpine (512) 964-9819 www.alpinetexashomes.com

TDS BAJA BROADBAND LLC

Veterinarians

1006 A E. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-3637 www.bajabroadband.com

ALPINE SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

Tires

3305 N. Hwy 118, Alpine (432) 837-5416 www.alpinesmallanimalpractice.com

OASIS TIRE CO.

ALPINE VETERINARY CLINIC

2601 Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-5030

2201 W. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-3888

Title Services

Videography

ELLYSON ABSTRACT

WIND RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY

410 N. 5th St., Alpine (432) 837-5801 www.ellysonabstract.com

1 Dark Sky Dr. Alpine (432) 940-8475 www.windriverfoto.com

Tobacco Store PORTER’S THRIFTWAY 101 E. Sul Ross St., Alpine (432) 837-1182

TWIN PEAKS LIQUORS 605 E. Holland, Alpine (432) 837-7476 twinpeaksliquors.com

Transportation Services

Water Provider CITY OF ALPINE 100 N. 13th, Alpine (432) 837-3301 www.ci.alpine.tx.us

Water Well Drilling SKINNER’S WELL SERVICE 2300 Mosley Loop, Alpine (432) 837-2497 www.skinnersdrillingbigbend.com

ALPINE AUTO RENTAL

Water Well Services

2501 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) 837-3463 www.alpineautorental.com

SKINNER’S WELL SERVICE

SKELTON TRUCKING CO 304 W. Sanderson, Alpine (432) 837-3536 www.skeltontrucking.com

2300 Mosley Loop, Alpine (432) 837-2497 www.skinnersdrillingbigbend.com

Web Design VAST GRAPHICS Alpine (432) 837-9008 www.vastgraphics.com

UP RAILROAD COMPANY Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 837-3463 www.greatamericanstations.com

Used Car Sales DOTSON INC. 2003 Ft. Davis Hwy, Alpine (432) 837-5330 www.alpinedotson.com

Utilities AEP TEXAS 933 W. 19th, San Angelo www.AEPTexas.com

AT&T 4937 E. 42nd St., Odessa (512) 433-9342 www.att.com

BIG BEND TELEPHONE

Western Art Gallery THE OPEN RANGE 2707 E. Hwy 90, Alpine (432) (432) 9918 www.theopenrangefineart.com

Windows ALPINE WINDOWS 502 E. Ave B, Alpine (432) 294-1216 www.alpinewindows.net

HOME ELEMENTS 302 W. Holland Ave., Alpine (432) 837-1051

Youth Group BREWSTER COUNTY TWIN PEAKS 4H CLUB 107 W. Avenue E #8, Alpine (432) 837-6207

808 N. 5th St., Alpine (800) 592-4781 www.bigbend.net

CITY OF ALPINE 100 N. 13th St., Alpine (432) 837-3301 www.ci.alpine.tx.us

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Advertiser Index 7M Fabrication.................................................................................................................................32 Alicia’s Mexican Restaurant .............................................................................................................35 Alpine Auto Rental & Sales .................................................................................................................7 Alpine Christian School ....................................................................................................................33 Alpine Cowboys ...............................................................................................................................19 Alpine Furniture Store ......................................................................................................................27 Alpine Secure Storage .....................................................................................................................27 Alpine Storage .................................................................................................................................31 Alpine Veterinary Clinic ......................................................................................................................9 Alpine Visitor Center...........................................................................................................................2 Antelope Lodge................................................................................................................................37 Artwalk ............................................................................................................................................19 Baker’s Dozen Donuts......................................................................................................................35 Big Bend Arts Council ......................................................................................................................38 Big Bend Brewing Co. ........................................................................................................................2 Big Bend Coffee Roasters ................................................................................................................38 Big Bend Saddlery ...........................................................................................................................23 Big Bend Telephone .........................................................................................................................29 Big Bend Title, LLC...........................................................................................................................37 Big Canyon Television .....................................................................................................................11 Brown Dog Gardens.........................................................................................................................31 Capital Farm Credit ..........................................................................................................................19 Carpenter Realty ..............................................................................................................................23 Catchlight Art Gallery .......................................................................................................................33 Century Bar & Grill ...........................................................................................................................35 Chambers & Co. Your Realty...............................................................................................................3 City Drug Store ................................................................................................................................23 Farmers - Dona Ward.......................................................................................................................37 Fort Davis Chamber Of Commerce ...................................................................................................23 Fort Davis State Bank ......................................................................................................................33 Front Street Books .............................................................................................................................7 Granada Theatre ..............................................................................................................................11 GSM Insurors Of West Texas - Bethany Brookover ............................................................................38 Guzzi Up ..........................................................................................................................................35 Hampton Inn ......................................................................................................................................9 Harry’s Tinaja...................................................................................................................................31 Highland Inn ....................................................................................................................................31 Holiday Inn Express & Suites..............................................................................................................9 Holland Hotel .....................................................................................................................................7 Johnson Feed & Western Wear..........................................................................................................7 KC’s Quickmart & RV Park................................................................................................................23 La Trattoria ......................................................................................................................................35 McDonalds.................................................................................................................................11, 35 Mitchell’s Furniture ............................................................................................................................9 Morrison True Value .........................................................................................................................27 Mountain Zone TV Systems..............................................................................................................37 Mtn. View Properties ........................................................................................................................37 Museum Of Big Bend .......................................................................................................................48 Nectar Computers............................................................................................................................32 Needleworks, Etc. ............................................................................................................................11 Oak Tree Inn ....................................................................................................................................19 Odessa College................................................................................................................................19 Panda’s Buffet Restaurant................................................................................................................35 Parsons Real Estate .........................................................................................................................31 Penny’s Diner...................................................................................................................................19 Porters Thriftway..............................................................................................................................31 Saddle Club .....................................................................................................................................11 Shoot Big Bend ................................................................................................................................33 Skinner’s Drilling & Well Service.......................................................................................................11 Smith & Wife....................................................................................................................................37 Sonic ...............................................................................................................................................35 State Farm - Monica Woodall ...........................................................................................................23 Stephen Handley Custom Building ...................................................................................................31 Subway ...........................................................................................................................................35 Sul Ross Small Busisness Development Center................................................................................19 Sul Ross State University .................................................................................................................27 Sul Ross Theatre................................................................................................................................7 Sunday House Inn............................................................................................................................29 Tallent Roofing, Inc. .........................................................................................................................29 Talley Reed Insurance ......................................................................................................................27 Texas Mountain Realty .....................................................................................................................29 The Maverick Inn ...............................................................................................................................7 The Purple Zone...............................................................................................................................31 The Stable Performance Cars...........................................................................................................23 Trans Pecos Bank ..............................................................................................................................9 Twin Peaks 4H 5K Run/Walk ............................................................................................................33 Twin Peaks Liquors ..........................................................................................................................29 Twin Peaks Self Storage...................................................................................................................31 Value Lodge.....................................................................................................................................29 Van Horn Texas ................................................................................................................................47 West Texas Realty ..............................................................................................................................9 Westex Community Credit Union ......................................................................................................37

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At the Museum of the Big Bend, there’s an incredible story everywhere you turn. Stop by and be amazed.

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