Heard on the STREET
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Camilo Celaya, Jr., Alpine: We will be celebrating at home. I will make dinner for my wife and my kids.
February 2021
Buck tennis looking for an exciting season
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The 2021 tennis program has kicked off this spring, and Coach Rick Garcia spoke with the Avalanche to answer some questions about the upcoming season. With 12 returners and 12 newcomers to the tennis program, Garcia is optimistic about the season, especially after not finishing out the 2020 season due to COVID.
Big Bend Amateur Softball Association
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Registration is now open through Friday, Feb. 19, for the Big Bend Amateur Softball Association season scheduled to start March 28.
Funeral home builds new chapel
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Alpine Memorial Funeral Home will soon be offering a new chapel to better serve families, all while continuing to provide a lasting tribute and honor the legacy of departed loved ones. Two of the caring and experienced professionals at the funeral home are Funeral Director Joe Denham and Manager Larry Cordova.
Lady Bucks headed for District play
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The Lady Bucks traveled to Kermit for their last scheduled regular season game on Feb. 2.
Boys go to 6-0 in District
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On Feb. 5, the Bucks visited Kermit to try and continue their success in District.
Laxton named to Hall of Honor
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Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Billy Ray Laxton will be inducted into the Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Honor this June. The Hall of Honor was created to own, operate, and maintain an association exclusive to the promotion, enhancement, and advancement of the athletic training profession and of the association’s members.
Vaccines, elections, and Sul Ross
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The COVID-19 vaccination arrived in the Tri-County a month ago, and many of our residents have taken advantage of the vaccination. Many of our residents have received the second series with some discomfort that goes away after a few days, and others like me have had little or no side effects. I urge everyone to get the vaccine as soon as it’s available to you. It’s not mandatory, but hopefully the vaccine will slow this disease.
The need for rural broadband is real
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Of all the issues advocated by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the need for high-speed, broadband internet is a relative newcomer, at least compared to topics like cattle theft and water rights.
Thank you!
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I would like to thank Big Bend Regional Health Center for their organized and efficient handling of inoculating members of the public with the COVID-19 vaccine last Saturday.
