September 2021

Body September 20, 2001 Alpine artist Laura Trotter paints an American flag on her house to show her support and patriotism after the attacks on America. When Trotter heard about the events, she went to the store to buy a flag, only to find that all the stores had already sold out.

Body Ingredients: ½ stick of unsalted butter 1 lb. frozen lima beans 1 med onion 1 lb.

Body Okra may not be a vegetable that everyone likes, but it can be quite delicious. Over the years I have had discussions with different people over the pros and cons of the different ways to prepare okra.

Body On Saturday, Oct. 2, Alpine Cross Country will host the Big Bend Mountain Ramble.

Body Friends and family gathered at Alpine Country Club on Sept. 25 to honor the memory of Magoo Torres.

Body Tyler DeShields found Isaiah Villarreal in the end zone from 10 yards out with four seconds to play to give the Lobos a 12-10 win over Texas Lutheran on Sept. 25.

Body Alpine Ambassadors kicked off a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Sept. 25 at new Alpine business Pink Doe Boutique, with owner Maritza Acosta and mom Lupe Acosta welcoming customers with complimentary snacks and good deals on fashion clothing.

Body I met Alan Maxwell under the most unusual circumstances. He was sitting on top of a pickup in the middle of Limpia Creek where it crosses Sproul Road. It was one of those times when, after a rain, Limpia Creek flooded, and Alan thought he could make it across.

Body On Oct. 23, TransPecos Bank held a ribbon cutting and reception to open its new facility on Holland Avenue in Alpine.

Body On Friday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. at the Brewster County Courthouse gazebo in Alpine, the public is invited to join in a celebration gathering in honor of Alpine native Remington Hilary Carrillo, a little girl who successfully won the battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia.