April 2021

Body What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? Since our senior year is coming to a close, I am looking forward to graduation and beginning the next stage of my life. What activities are you involved in during your senior year?

Body Fifty-five years ago on April 2, 1966, an American Airlines charter touched down at the Presidio County Airport. The pilot had been warned to watch for wildlife or livestock, and as he landed, antelope hurried from the scene.

Body The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University and the Big Bend Conservation Alliance have teamed up to spread the word about Lights Out Texas, a state-wide initiative that asks Texans to turn out or dim nonessential lights to support spring birds during their...

Body I recently thawed out the final package of Fort Davis peaches from last year. I started out with five pounds of cleaned, cut, and vacuum-sealed fruit that stayed tasty and frozen throughout fall, winter and into spring. And now, they’re all gone.

Body Dear Neil: We found this damage to the trunk of our cedar elm tree after the great freeze. Can you tell us what happened? That’s very striking to say the least.

Body April 6, 1961 Fourteen of the 15 men who comprise the Brewster County rescue squad are pictured in their new uniforms. Standing are Capt.

Body Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 5096 members pause from their fish grilling duties outside the church patio on March 26 in Alpine.

Body The Alpine Food Pantry will distribute food to north Brewster County residents on Saturday, April 3, from 9 a.m.-noon at 108 S. Neville Haynes in Alpine.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Morris, a very calm sweet guy, about two years old. He was surrendered because his owner was advised to take him to a specialist for medical reasons, and they could not afford to do that.

Body The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Big Bend Soil and Water Conservation District of Brewster county seek public opinions on how to better serve local citizens through the agricultural bill’s conservation and technical assistance programs.