May 2021

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2-3 tablespoons sour cream 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, dill, parsley, chives or celery leaves (or a combination) 1 clove garlic, finely minced with a microplane grater 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard A few dashes...

New signs provide info for tourists and locals

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.
City of Alpine Public Works Director Eddie Molinar and Tourism Director Chris Ruggia stand with the new sign on Murphy Street. Courtesy photo

Michael Wayne Black

Michael Wayne Black, 63, passed away May 9, 2021, in his home in Terlingua, Texas. He was taken by a cancer diagnosed too late.
Michael Wayne Black

Nicole Michele Cardoza

Nicole Michele Cardoza of Alpine, Texas, went home to the Lord on May 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Nicole was born on March 27, 1979, to Enrique Dominguez, Jr., and Elva Gonzales Dominguez.
Nicole Michele Cardoza

Michael Flynt Houston

Flynt, loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, left us too soon to join his heavenly Father. He will always be a part of our lives, and will be loved and missed by many. He passed away on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2021, in Richland, Wash. He was born on April 19, 1972.
Michael Flynt Houston

Gordie Sanborn

Gordie Sanborn was born May 23, 1943, and left this world on May 12, 2021. He was an adventurer whoose journey led him from his birthplace in Springfield, Vt., to Detroit, Mich., to Colorado, to Alaska, to Alpine, Texas.
Gordie Sanborn

David Nolland Shuler

David was born on June 24, 1927, in Alpine, Texas, to Thomas Nolland and Olga Shuler. He grew up in Alpine and San Marcos, Texas.
David Nolland Shuler

Marion Ray Watley

Marion Ray Watley passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on May 12, 2021. He lost his hard fought battle with a lengthy illness and dementia in Pecos, Texas.
Marion Ray Watley