June 2021

On June 14 Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson on behalf of Brown Santa presented a $500 check to Katie Herrera at Marathon Public Library to help with the library’s summer programs for kids. Courtesy photo

Quarter Circle 7, The Stable Performance Cars, and Spicewood restaurant sponsored a Father’s Day car show in Alpine on June 20. Winners are shown in the photo, from the top, Ethan English, Top Five; Ben English, The Stable Sponsor Trophy; Jason Chopelas, Spicewood Sponsor Trophy; Genie Chopelas accepting for George Chopelas, Top Five; Jason Anderson, Top Five; Bill Wilmarth, People’s Choice; and Nick Rose, Quarter Circle 7 Sponsor Trophy. In the front row, Joe Cobos, Best of Show; Blue Jay Murphy, Top Five; and Russell Stark, Top Five. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Robert Polanco, Jr., has been awarded the title of Master of Code, “considered the PhD of building safety codes certification,” according to May issue of “Building Safety Journal.” Master of Code is awarded by the International Code Council headquartered in Washington, D.C., and regulating building safety worldwide.

Late on June 21 Brewster County deputies conducted a traffic stop on an RV near the Big Bend National Park entrance on Texas Highway 118 south of Study Butte. The vehicle was occupied by 49 illegal aliens from Brazil, Ecuador, and Mexico, along with two U.S. citizens, including the driver.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the proposed critical habitat for the endangered Texas hornshell, a freshwater mussel found in Texas and New Mexico. The Texas hornshell was listed as endangered on Feb. 9, 2018.

Before discussing the various local stage stations on the overland mail route, it is necessary to understand the operations of this huge transcontinental enterprise. The sheer number of animals, personnel, equipment, and stations necessary to cross the continent made this one of the largest and most complex transportation efforts of the age, comparable to the construction of the Erie Canal.

June 13, 1991 Boys and girls State delegates toured the city and county offices recently as guests of the sponsoring American Legion Auxiliary. From left in back are Tim Roberts of Marathon, Tony Micheli and Dallas Haynes of Alpine; front, Michelle Pallanez and Jamie Morrison of Alpine, and Georgia Wofford of Fort Davis.

Dear Neil: What is eating the leaves of my zucchini squash? I looked on the backs and didn’t find any eggs. This is damage caused by striped cucumber beetles.

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed several types of fruit that are plentiful in Far West Texas, seemingly without any type of care or attention. That comes as a surprise to me, living in the high desert where little more than cacti actually thrive.

Ingredients: 8 cups fresh apricots, peeled, pitted, and crushed ¼ cup lemon juice 6 cups white sugar (pure cane if you can find it) 5 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings Directions: 1. Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar.