September 2021

The State of Texas has often been referred to as not just a state, but also a state of mind. Texas is an idea. I am proud of our beautiful state. I am proud of its people, its culture, and its imprint on our character. We strive to protect one another, and work toward a prosperous future in every endeavor. It is important now more than ever that we embody these characteristics. In the time of a global pandemic, we should be doing everything in our power to protect each other.

The City reminds the public that the quarterly bulk pickup event will take place on Monday, Oct. 11. As per the city ordinance, residents are required to make a pickup appointment one week prior to the event, between Oct. 4-8 by calling TDS at 432-837-0845.

My husband and I were visiting Alpine, as we try to do several times a year from our home in Georgetown. We have a small RV. On Friday night we were returning from the Trappings of Texas opening night party at Museum of the Big Bend, and accidentally drove past the entrance to the Lost Alaskan where we always stay. We immediately turned right onto the next road and attempted to turn around, but got stuck. We couldn’t get out.

September 2021 was a strange month for Texans. The White House tried to force Texans to take CO- VID vaccines they didn’t want or need, as in young people with a high resistance and those with natural immunity. Those same vaccines were not forced on others in Texas such as the thousands of illegitimate migrants the feds allow to cross into Texas from Mexico - the same feds who restricted a drug being sent to Texas to cure COVID infections for any Texan who tested positive. Texas Doctors may now have to make difficult decisions of who not to give that cure to.

Although many locals are unaware, for the past several years there has been a quiet but incredible northward migration of animals from the Big Bend. Literally thousands of dogs and cats have had a second chance to live because of the continued efforts of a handful of people.

Marathon High School senior Jackson Barlow represented the Mustangs well at a recent cross country meet held in Marfa. Barlow placed first to garner top honors.

Football Sept. 23 @ Kermit JV 5 p.m.

Sul Ross Football held host Austin College to a touchdown and three field goals, but couldn’t overcome a 10-0 first quarter deficit in a 16-7 road loss in Sherman. “The players played hard and with effort,” said head coach John Pearce.

The Alpine Cross Country traveled to Presidio on Sept. 18 for the Bo Coffman Invitational. In what is historically the hottest and arguably the toughest racing course of the season, the varsity boys placed second, beating Fort Stockton, Kermit, Van Horn, Marfa, and Fort Davis.

On Sept. 21 the Lady Bucks played Presidio High School at Gallego Center in Alpine in a losing effort in the team’s first district game of the season.