July 2021

A few weeks ago I was slightly overcharged for a few items purchased at the Porter’s Fifth Street Alpine store due to a misleading disconnect between the flyer ad and the shelf sale signs. The amount was insignificant but I pursued it, in the best spirit of Lovie Whitaker, with the store personnel and Porter’s headquarters office in Andrews, providing detail - the ad, receipt, etc.

Protecting our herds from pests and disease is a constant chore. Cattle producers are on the front lines, working with researchers and animal health officials to identify new threats and mitigate risks to the cattle industry.

If you are reading this piece, be advised that a meeting between the City of Alpine council members and Brewster County Commissioner’s Court did not take place July 21. What did occur was a social function, specifically the breaking of bread among friends.

From Andrew Fregia’s perspective, “Good things are going to happen.” He believes this young team is ultra competitive, and when any group has the same goals and the work ethic it takes, success is born.

Alpine High School volleyball coach Rick Garcia said this season would pick up where it left off last year. “Losing in Bi-Districts was a heartbreaker, so we have some unfinished business this coming year,” he said.

Legends Slight Champions Jim Pogue and Tim Harper Contributed photo.

Rain canceled the first game of a two-game road series against the Garden City Wind beginning July 14. In game two, the Cowboys offense rallied out of the gate, scoring nine runs in the first inning, and finishing with a mammoth 24-2 win.

If you attend church or even serve in your local church body, the next time you go, make a special observation. As you see those who regularly attend or serve, notice their body language, their facial expressions, and even the tone of their voice as they speak to one another. Be looking for the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal 5:22-23).

I will soon be away from Alpine for a bit to help my dad celebrate his 100th birthday. Yes, 100 years.

We would like to thank the community and visitors from all over the country for joining us for the 50th Fourth of July Celebration hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Alpine. We had a perfect evening after the rain.