June 2021

Amateur radio operators from Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio, and Pecos counties will be participating in a national radio exercise Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27. Big Bend Amateur Radio Club will be making round-the-clock contacts with clubs all over the country in an operation called field day.

There’s a new eatery in downtown Fort Davis, and the highly anticipated restaurant just opened on June 12, catering to both tourists and locals. Owned by Fort Davis resident and Harvard Hotel owner Roy Hurley, the Harvard Bar and Grill is sure to attract those searching for delightful Texas and Southwest style fare.

Fourth of July celebrations are coming up, and what better way to spend time than by joining the festivities in Marathon? The event kicks off on July 2 as Tejano band Pudo Party All Starz will usher in the patriotic fiesta. Then on Saturday, July 3, the family friendly Dog and Pony Show Parade will start at 10 a.m.

Printco owner Joe Esparza stands by the latest rendering of the Texas Musicians Mural unveiled at a sponsorship party at Kiowa Gallery in Alpine on June 19. Renowned Texas mural artist Stylle Read will paint Printco’s north wall in July. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Johnny Milan, Alpine: I just want to stay indoors, keep my AC going, watch TV, and eat popcorn. Catryna Rodriguez, Alpine: I like to play in water and eat popsicles.

Wyatt Ranches, on behalf of The Wyatt Ranches Foundation, donated $525,500 in grant funds to several South and West Texas organizations and governmental entities during its second 2021 Board of Directors Meeting.

June 26 Car wash, 9 a.m.-noon at Holy Cross Anglican Church, 903 Fighting Buck Ave. in Alpine.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

The Sul Ross State University theatre program brings live performance back to the Big Bend with “Failure: A Love Story” by Philip Dawkins. Step into 1928 Chicago, and follow the loves and losses of the Fail family in this funny and quirky music-filled tale.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Winchester, a handsome one-year-old black and white tuxedo cat. Who doesn’t like a sharpdressed cat? He is waiting to meet you at the Alpine Humane Society Thrift Store Cattery. Stop by and visit with this handsome boy while you do your shopping.