Alpine, Texas Community Guide 2018 | Page 4

Alpine, TEXAS 04 AlpineTexas.com • AlpineTexasGuide.com the Heart of the Big Bend One of the Best Places to Live in Texas elcome 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 most days reach 60 degrees. W