August 2021

Body Voter ID - Students must bring social security information, birth certificate, and immunization records before they can be registered. Why should voters not have to do the same. We should have a national voter ID card as Mexico does.

Body I would like to thank everyone who came out and participated and helped with donations for the fundraiser this past weekend.

Body I would like to thank all of the great drivers of Alpine for running the stop signs at the intersection at West Del Rio and Middle School Road. There are large numbers of drivers who have no respect or courtesy for people who live next to this intersection.

Body The interim city manager has called for the city council to start working on the 2021-2022 budget. We have had two budget workshops to consider and come up with a balance budget without raising any taxes.

Body This is the first informational article provided by the Justice Court. It’s not intended to be legal advice, but rather provides information to the public that will be helpful to understand available programs.

Body Alpine ISD Superintendent Becky McCutchen on Aug. 9 announced that Lee Sanchez resigned from his position as high school principal on Aug. 6.

Body Alpine Lion’s Club President John Sutterfield (center) last week presented a $500 check to Gina Wilcox and Letty Carrillo from Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend.

Body It was a memorable night of dancing at the Railroad Blues in Alpine on Aug. 2 as the Doodlin’ Hogwallops closed out Viva Big Bend. The music festival was a huge success, and drew lively crowds enjoying talented Texas musicians and live bands. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Body First United Methodist Church of Alpine welcomed a new pastor aboard, Rev. Stephen White, who has been serving the church since late June.

Body Alpine native and former Brewster County Clerk Berta Rios-Martinez is all smiles at a retirement celebration in her honor at the Alpine Civic Center on July 31.