Marathon ISD to throw a spooktacular fundraiser
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Little ghosts, goblins, witches, and more will join in the Halloween spirit at the Marathon ISD fall fest this Friday, Oct. 29, to benefit Marathon ISD students and teachers.
October 2021
First time in a decade
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On Oct. 25 Hope Dominguez, Hatfield Cason, Marco Martinez, Martin Sablatura, Javier Prieto, Fernis Daley, and Aaron Miller participated in the Regional cross country track meet in Lubbock. The boys team became the first Alpine varsity boys team in over a decade to qualify for the Regionals championship. In the photo, Assistant Coach George Hazelhorst, Dominguez, Tannin Ritchie, Head Coach Cory Cason, Hatfield Cason, Daley, Martinez, Prieto, Sablatura, and Miller. Courtesy photo
Water damage at gym a problem
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Four rainstorms over the summer resulted in water damage to the Alpine High School gym floor, and that was a key topic of discussion at Alpine ISD’s regular Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 20.
County discusses broadband infrastructure
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Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 26, and a discussion and presentation that focused on increasing access and availability of broadband technology and infrastructure were the main topics of discussion.
L. Edith Heidebrecht
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L. Edith Heidebrecht passed away early Oct.
Alberto Lara Rojo
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Alberto Lara Rojo, also affectionately known as Popo Beto, peacefully entered the gates of heaven to join the love of his life, Margaret, on Oct. 18, 2021, at the age of 95. He was born on Jan. 6, 1926, to Ruperto and Marcela Rojo, in Marfa, Texas.
Celia Sanchez Bruns
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“This is my fight song, take back my life song, prove I’m alright song, ‘cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me.” Rachel Platten Our mother, Celia Sanchez Bruns, passed away in El Paso, Texas, at age 84, on Oct. 21, 2021, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by three of her children.
An artsy chat
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Marfa’s Chinati Foundation held its 34th annual Chinati Weekend Open House on Oct. 8-10 which included open viewing of art collections and new exhibitions, and a series of public programs and events. Here, Chinati Curator Ingrid Schaffner listens intently to Chinati Artist in Residence Alan Ruiz at the courtyard of the Marfa Visitor Center. Ruiz spoke about Dan Flavin’s permanent installation of 336 new fluorescent lamps.
Rejoice in diversity
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We live in a marvelous part of the country with many parks and wildlife areas to experience. Consider the abundant diversity of Big Bend National Park. The mountains, desert, and river provide for a wide array of living things. There are hundreds of plant species, from cacti to wildflowers to juniper trees. Dozens of mammal species dwell there. Every living thing, every tiny plant and crawling creature, adds to the variety and richness of earth’s environment. No matter how obscure, how small or insignificant a bug or mold or moss may seem, it has a particular contribution to make. If even just one was missing, the vibrancy of the environment would be diminished. God created a colorful, amazing world for us to enjoy! In Genesis, after forming every part of the universe, God himself declares that everything created is very good. The whole universe together participates in God’s divine goodness.
Rabbits for livestock show
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To buy rabbits for the Big Bend Livestock Association rabbit show, text 575-605-1442. To show rabbits at BBLSA, email matlin.
