September 2021

Medical transport company AirMedCare recently purchased First Flight, and many First Flight members questioned whether they were still covered if an emergency arose. AirMedCare Membership Sales Manager Jade Hambright last week explained the transition, saying, “First Flight did have a membership program, but AirMed absorbed those and they are now part of the AirMed membership program.

Brandon Lansford took the saddle bronc riding championship for Sul Ross State University at the SALE arena in Alpine during the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association event held Sept. 23-25. Courtesy photo

Brewster County commissioners gave the green light for mass gathering permits for both the Terlingua International Championship and CASI chili cook-offs at its regular meeting on Sept. 22. Commissioner, Pct. 3, Ruben Ortega, was absent.

The Alpine Downtown Association continues to meet for its general meetings. The meetings areheld at the Alpine Visitor Center at 1 p.m. the second Monday of each month, and open to the public. It is also streamed in real time online.

Cody Austin Ward, 26, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away on Sept. 14, 2021. He was born on June 12, 1995, to Jeffery and Linda Ward in Alpine, Texas. After Cody graduated from Alpine High School in 2013, he went on to study Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu in Austin, Texas.

A pep rally held at Alpine High School on Sept. 24 surely helped the Fightin’ Bucks take their first win of the season against the Kermit Yellowjackets.

I am amazed, when visiting with people about attending a service that tell me they are a Christian, and yet have neither a desire to attend nor a commitment to a body of believers. I have wondered how their belief system can be so contrary to the Bible’s teachings and the examples of individuals mentioned in the Bible.

Braden Simpson, 5, and dad Charles Simpson of Marfa are happy to join in the fun and games at the Marfa 4-H Club Kickoff Event and Scavenger Hunt held Sept. 25 at the Presidio County Courthouse lawn. The fun filled event was also a signup day to recruit new members for the 2021- 2022 year, and included hot dogs, drinks, and games. Presidio County Extension Agent Matlin Sain instructed kids about ag and natural resources, along with the benefits of joining the 4-H. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Kelly Perez and daughter McKenna Perez, 11, of Marfa pause for a photo as they enjoy the Marfa 4-H Kickoff Event and Scavenger Hunt at the Presidio County Courthouse lawn in Marfa on Sept 25. Marfa 4-H Club was on hand to recruit new members for its youth program to launch the start of the 2021-2022 4-H year. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Dear Neil: I have a lovely pink hibiscus that has, after five years, become unruly. When can it be trimmed and reshaped? Obviously, it hasn’t been exposed to any hard freezes, perhaps because you have it in a large pot that you can bring into protection when it’s really cold.