Balloons prepare to launch at the annual Big Bend Balloon Bash held each September in Alpine. See page 14
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
The historic Holland Hotel.
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
Dana Jones alpine by numbers
Demographics Population:
Median Age: 36
Alpine 2012, 5,972
( Brewster County 2012, 9,316)
Male 49.9 % / Female 50.1 % High School Graduates,
Age 25 + / 80.5 % Bachelor’ s Degree or Higher,
Economic Median Income: Alpine- $ 37,140 Texas- $ 49,392
Age 25 + / 33 % Anglo 45.2 %, Hispanic 51.2 %, Other 1.3 %
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)
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