September 2021

The Texas Legislature passed several laws in the recently completed session regarding the carrying of firearms. They were signed into law by the governor, and took effect Sept. 1. The laws can be very confusing, and a person would be wise to study and fully understand them before carrying in public.

The third annual Jackass Flats Dutch Oven Cookoff and Potluck will take place Oct. 8-10 at the bustling hub that is home to the Little Burro Country Store, 55 miles south of Alpine on the east side of U.S. Highway 118. This year’s cookoff brings together a host of artists and musicians, in addition to family friendly events.

Research offers detailed insight on U.S. export market activity for more than a dozen Texas agricultural commodities.

The Big Bend Sector will host its annual 9/11 event at the Alpine Border Patrol Station to remember the lives that were lost and the heroic acts that were taken on the fateful day of Sept. 11, 2001. This symbolic date was the same date of a ground breaking ceremony for the current Alpine Border Patrol Station.

UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 18 Family Crisis Center Annual Dance Fundraiser, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Moose, a big name for such a little guy. Moose is a sixweek-old gray fuzzball. He would much rather be in a loving home getting some warm snuggles than in the shelter. Visit Moose to see if he’s the perfect fit for your family!

On Aug. 30, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller spoke to an enthusiastic group at the West of the Pecos Republican Women’s meeting at Spicewood in Alpine.

After the capture of Sicily, the Allies invaded mainland Italy on Sept. 3, 1943. The first landings were made by the British, with an additional landing by the American Fifth Army at Salerno on Sept. 9.

The Presidio High School marching band plays enthusiastically as they parade through downtown Marfa at the Marfa Lights Parade held on Sept. 4. The longest running family friendly festival in Marfa brought in a large crowd, and featured live music, vendors, the parade, and more.

`Rev. Victorino Loresca and Deacon Alfonso Coronado pause for a photo at a meet and greet and welcome dinner held in their honor on Aug. 28 at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall in Alpine. The new priest and deacon join Pastor Fr. Pablo Matta at the church.