Breaking ground for a museum expansion
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Aug. 12 at Sul Ross State University in Alpine for the future expansion of the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building at Museum of the Big Bend.
August 2021
Music fills the sails of research engineer
As a research engineer at McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, John Kuehne specializes in bringing automation to the movement of the telescopes. He is likely to be found rewriting automation software he previously created into the more “robust programming language” called Ada.
Announcing Our New Digital Service
The Alpine Avalanche is pleased to present two exciting upgrades to its service: our brand new website and e-Edition, a digital version of our newspaper.
Young Lady Bucks make early strides
The 2021 Lady Bucks volleyball season officially began this past week with a flurry as Alpine competed against seven teams in a four-day span. What is looking like an impressive young team to challenge in district play will be led by seniors Chloe Cordova, Kylie Garcia, and Amory Aranda.
Taking the lead
Alpine High School seniors Amory Aranda, Chloe Cordova, and Kylie Garcia will lead the team for Lady Bucks volleyball and Coach Rick Garcia. Courtesy photo.
Lady Bucks shake off the rust at fi rst scrimmage
Coach Sandra Fellows talks to the Lady Bucks during the Coach Pancho Martinez Memorial scrimmage in Marfa on Aug. 6.
Ranch rodeo starts tomorrow
The Smith Cattle Company cowboys will travel to the high desert of Far West Texas to show off their skills at this year’s Big Bend Ranch Rodeo. The 2021 Ranch Rodeo will begin Friday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Sul Ross State University SALE arena in Alpine.
Play ball!
It was a fun-filled day for baseball at the Alpine Cowboys baseball camp at Kokernot Field in Alpine on July 30, as kids of all ages pause for a photo after a training session with Cowboys players as they worked one-on-one and in small group drills. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill
Sprinting for the arts
Runners take off at the Texas Music 5k Fun Run held in front of Printco on July 31 in Alpine. The event was hosted by Artwalk Alpine, Visit Alpine, and Viva Big Bend. Proceeds from the race went toward the maintenance of four of the city’s murals.
Lady Buck catches a scholarship
On Aug. 9 at the Manuel Payne softball field at Kokernot Park in Alpine, Alpine High School Class of 2021 graduate and accomplished athlete Aneesa Payne was surprised with a $1,000 check from the Big Bend Amateur Softball Association of Alpine.
