Chris talks with Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves about:

• A resolution recently passed by the Alpine City Council opposing the proposed border wall in the Big Bend region,
• Alpine's commitment to protecting the Big Bend's Dark Skies, including the upcoming deadline to begin enforcement of the City's night sky friendly lighting ordinance, and
• The City's pending purchase of an iconic downtown property using Hotel Tax funds as an annex to the Alpine Visitor Center.

Chris talks with brand new Museum Director Dr. Emily Wilkinson, and Curator of Temporary Exhibits Karina Canteñs about the Museum of the Big Bend and its current / upcoming exhibits and events.

Get more info at museumofthebigbend.com

Tejano legend Ruben Ramos is returning to Alpine!

"El Gato Negro" is headlining a Valentine's Day Black & White Gala fundraiser for Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at the Alpine Civic Center on Saturday, February 14.

Chris talks with Berta Martinez about the event, featuring dinner with the Mariachis Aguila from 6-8pm, Fly on the Wall DJ from 8-10pm and Ruben Ramos and the Texas Revolution from 10pm-1am.

Tickets are $75, call Berta at (432) 386-3399 or Rory at (432) 386-2620 for more information.

Chris talks with Sul Ross State University classical guitar instructor Nick Hurt about Guitar in the Big Bend, an annual free concert series bringing world-class performers to Alpine and Marfa.

https://www.guitarinthebigbend.com/

Chris talks with Connie Santillan and Isaac Gutierrez of The Magical Warehouse about the 2nd Annual Far West Comic Con, returning to Alpine Saturday, January 24 at the Alpine Civic Center.

Anime voice actors, cosplayers (and a cosplay contest!), K-pop dancers, Hot Wheels races, Super Smash Bros and Magic the Gathering tournaments, and an array of vendors with original art, handmade treasures, gaming gear, pop culture collectibles and much, much more!

themagicalwarehouse.com/farwestcomiccon/

Chris and Heather look back a the year in Alpine, and then ahead to the 2026 calendar of events.

Chris talks with Dr. Maureen Frank and Eliana Goodwin of Borderlands Research Institute about Alpine's upcoming 3rd annual Wildlife Weekend, January 30-February 1, 2026!

The event celebrates Texas wildlife with science, art, film, photography, family activities and guided hikes/walks. Find full event details here.

Programming will include experts from Borderlands Research Institute, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Singing Dog Wildlife, Fin and Fur Films, Bat Conservation International and many more.

Chris talks with his dear friends Eden Hinshaw and Amelie Urbanczyk about their Italian restaurant, Lucia, a distinguished new addition to Alpine's dining offerings. The three also discuss the origins of The Swifts, their band that has entertained Alpine audiences for the last 10 years.

Chris talks with Kay Tscheyka, Board President for the Alpine Public Library, about Alpine's most excellent little library and their Silent Auction fundraiser for ArtWalk, Nov. 21 & 22.

For more information about ArtWalk, see our previous episode on the subject!

Chris talks with ArtWalk Director Lance Johnson and the event's co-founder and Board President John Davis about this year's event, coming up Nov 21-22 (always the weekend before Thanksgiving!)

Enjoy two days and nights of free family-freindly fun with local and visiting artists and musicians!

More information at artwalkalpine.com