May 2021

Small town politics

2 years ago By News Staff

“And the seasons they go round and round, the painted ponies go up and down, We’re captive on the carousel of time.” The 1970s song by Joni Mitchell captures what it feels like to watch Alpine city council use personal grievances to try and steer our lovely town of Alpine. After reading last week’s letter by Dale Christophersen, I join him in the hope that our newly configured city council would use integrity, clear facts, and hard work.

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Face mask nonsense

2 years ago By News Staff

For those of you who still obey bogus face mask orders coming from narcissistic autocrats, here are some things they’ve been suppressing and may be blocked from your conscious mind. In the beginning we were told not to wear masks.

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Thanks so much

2 years ago By News Staff

On behalf of the staff and patrons of Alpine Public Library, we would like to thank volunteers Kathy Bork, Linda Bryant, and Kathy Donnell. The library has a number of terrific volunteers, but these three stand out for their efforts to keep the library going during the difficult times of the past year.

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The answer lies within

2 years ago By Eleazar Cano Brewster County Judge

“Would you like to save the world from the degradation and destruction it seems destined for? Then step away from shallow mass movements and quietly go to work on your own self-awareness….Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.” - Lao-tzu

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County ag agent discusses water well testing

2 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Luke Hendryx, AgriLife Extension agent for Brewster and Jeff Davis counties, presented a quarterly report and update at the May 12 Brewster County Commissioners Court regular meeting. Commissioner, Pct 2, Sara Allen Colando was absent.

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For a good cause

2 years ago By News Staff

WesTex Community Credit Union employees on May 14 held a bake sale to benefit the family of Nicole Cardoza who recently passed. The ladies sold burritos, along with cakes and other baked goodies. In the photo Blair Park, Letty Hernandez, and Estella Vega man the tables. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

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County to file state charges

2 years ago By News Staff

Presidio County Sheriff’s deputies in Marfa were involved in a high-speed pursuit on U.S. Highway 90 between Alpine and Marfa on May 15.

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Correction:

2 years ago By News Staff

In the Avalanche May 13 photo, “A National Day of Prayer in Alpine,” Carl Covington is pastor at Faith Alive Cowboy Church in Marfa..

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Heard on the STREET

2 years ago By News Staff

Our Avalanche reporter asked, “What school tradition are you most proud of?” Jessica Hinojos, Alpine: Graduation. Being able to experience the last time the school song is played for you.

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McDonald’s does a good deed

2 years ago By News Staff

McDonald’s owner Irma Campbell proudly supports the nonprofit children’s advocacy organization Frontier CASA, Inc., as she presented a check on May 12 to benefit the children Frontier CASA serves. Campbell and McDonald’s of Alpine held a fundraiser on April 30, and 20% of the restaurant’s sales were donated. Present at the occasion was Noemi Aguilar of Frontier CASA in Alpine; Benjamin Barrientes, Frontier CASA Alpine; Campbell; Veronica Lopez, Executive Director of Frontier CASA in Fort Stockton; Pabla Gonzales, Frontier CASA of Fort Stockton; and Jerry Castellano, Frontier CASA Alpine. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill