May 2021

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 Tabasco sauce (or hot sauce of your choice, but a little vinegar twang is what you’re looking for) Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mason jar and shake it. Open it, taste it, and season to taste with salt and fresh black pepper.

“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.”

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.