Alpine, Texas Community Guide 2016 | Page 4

See what makes Alpine one of Texas ’ best places to call “ Home .”

Welcome to Alpine – the seat of Brewster County and home to Sul Ross State University and the Museum of the Big Bend . With over 6,000 residents , Alpine is the largest town in the Big Bend region and serves as the “ Hub of the Big Bend .”
There ’ s lots to love about this vibrant town : mild climate , mountain views , a lively art scene and strong community spirit . Alpine enjoys all the cultural and educational benefits of a university town . There ’ s even a professional baseball team - the
Alpine Cowboys .
Alpine ’ s climate is almost perfect , with 247 sunny days per year . At an elevation of 4,500 ’, summers are pleasant , with highs averaging 90
degrees . The rainy season begins in June , bringing afternoon showers that cool things down through September . Winter always brings a few snowfalls , but
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