July 2021

Body One of the things I love about living in Fort Davis is being near the Fort Davis National Historic Site. If ever you feel like modern life is weighing you down, take a step back to a simpler time with a visit to the fort.

Body BBT was joined by the Midland Chamber of Commerce and guests at the recent ribbon cutting for its new data center in Midland. The facility will be a major network access hub for the entire Permian Basin and surrounding region of West Texas.

Body Send your community events to editor@alpineavalanche.com. UPCOMING EVENTS July 23 Spaghetti Dinner, 6-8 p.m.

Body Renowned mural artist Stylle Read on July 19 began work on the much-anticipated Tribute to Texas Musicians mural on the north side of the Printco building in Alpine. The mural is scheduled to be dedicated on July 30 during Viva Big Bend. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Aries, one of many, many kittens available at the Alpine Animal Shelter. All kittens are spayed or neutered before adopting out, but you can choose your kitten now, and pick it up when it is ready to go.

Body The Chinati Foundation will offer free family days for Tri-County residents at Cavalry Row in Marfa. The whole family will be able to explore Chinati’s collection, and make cool art.

Body The Texas Council on Family Violence on July 15 announced recipients of more than $300,000 to 12 domestic violence agencies across Texas via its 2021 Swalm Grants, with 91% of the grants matching 100% of the recipients’ requested amounts.

Body Fifty users will be permitted to enter Davis Mountains Preserve on Sunday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Body A proposed noise ordinance and street paving were the main topics of discussion at the City of Alpine’s regularly scheduled council meeting on July 20.

Body The island Krakatoa split apart and nearly disappeared in 1883 when the volcano Krakatoa spewed 20 million tons of sulfur into the atmosphere.