April 2021

Incorrect placement of concrete footings at the new high school construction site headed the discussion at Alpine ISD’s regular Board of Trustees meeting on March 24. Present at the meeting were representatives from Weatherford-based general contractor Imperial Construction, Site Superintendent Frank Patton, co-owner Jon Jones, and Project Manager Bobby Kelley.

Although hard numbers aren’t in yet, most agree this year’s spring break will be a record breaker. Visit Big Bend Director Robert Alvarez called this year’s spring break season in Brewster County “better than ever, nonstop.” He said although spring break was always a busy time, because of the pandemic situation loosening up and so many people receiving the COVID vaccination, visitors felt more comfortable traveling and wanted to get away from urban areas to the great outdoors.

In just a few days, Christians in Alpine and around the world will celebrate Easter, the Day of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus told His disciples about His impending death and resurrection three times in the Gospel of Matthew.

Marathon Chamber of Commerce met on March 24 for its first quarterly meeting of the year on the patio of Brick Vault Barbecue and Brewery. Discussion centered around a Dark Skies Initiative presented by McDonald Observatory Staffer Bill Wren.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Jessica Woodruff at the old outdoor theater behind Kokernot Lodge on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. with Reverend Ryan Stieg officiating.

Manuela was one of the few oldest residents of Alpine, Texas. She was 96 years old, and was born in San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Dora Patricia “Pat” Cobos, 58, of Pecos, Texas, a devoted Christian and Sunday school teacher, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2021, with her arms toward heaven. Assuredly the angels rejoiced at her arrival.

The family of Mary Salome Arrieta wishes to share the celebration of her remarkable life with the Marfa, Texas, community. She passed away peacefully at the home of her son Dominic Arrieta on March 25, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. Mary would have been 102 this October, and all who knew her can attest to the fact that she lived every moment to its fullest.

Recently passed legislation authorized West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring to offer the COVID-19 vaccination to all veterans, with few exceptions, even if they are not enrolled in VA health care.

Big Bend Shooting Foundation President Jim Westermann chats with Ronnie Davis and Rhonda Cole at the March 24 presentation by Texas Director for Gun Owners of America Rachel Malone. A large crowd gathered at American Legion Post 79 in Alpine to hear Malone talk about Second Amendment rights and steps to take to protect and defend those rights.