State qualifier honored
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Alpine High School track and field State qualifier Kylie Penders was honored at the May 12 Fightin’ Buck athletic banquet at the civic center. Courtesy photo.
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FFA presents award at May 11 banquet in Alpine
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Ali Maroney received the Greenhand award at the May 11 FFA banquet at the Alpine Civic Center. Britton Belcher received an honor for his rodeo participation at the May 11 FFA banquet.
Helping the little ones
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Alpine High School seniors Dennis Morales and Mason Cavness escort pre-K graduates at a ceremony at Alpine Elementary School on May 18. Courtesy photo.
Sagebrush Café in Fort Stockton
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Not too long ago on a trip through Fort Stockton, we stopped at our favorite place to eat when we’re in that neck of the woods - the Sagebrush Cafe. We’ve eaten there a half dozen times, and it’s always been a pleasant experience. The parking lot was packed since it was lunchtime, but we figured it was worth it to know what we were getting into for lunch. No false rave reviews for this place.
Border Patrol statistics for April
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“CBP continues to see a large influx of illegal migration along the Southwest Border,” said Customs and Border Protection Senior Official Troy Miller. “To disrupt criminal organizations that have little regard for human life, CBP is leading the way alongside external law enforcement partners through Operation Sentinel.”
New signs provide info for tourists and locals
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Alpine visitors and residents may have noticed two new additions to popular spots around town – informational signs about the history of Murphy Street and the trails on Hancock Hill behind Sul Ross State University. The signs are recently completed projects by the City of Alpine in partnership with Brewster County and the university.
Gutierrez announces millions for schools in SD-19
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On May 12 Senator Roland Gutierrez (D-Bexar) announced the release of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or ESSER, funds from President Joe Biden’s recently signed American Rescue Plan. Around $887 million will be brought into Senate Dist. 19 counties to help public schools recover from losses in student learning and costs due to the pandemic.
University foundation has new board
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Continuing a saga that started in late March, Sul Ross State University Foundation board members recently resigned, and were quickly replaced. University President Pete Gallego’s Chief of Staff Mike Pacheco told the Avalanche the foundation would carry on as it had, but with a new board of directors.
