October 2021

A well-done grand opening

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Far West Texas Cattle Co. of Alpine celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 21, and Alpine Ambassadors were there to welcome owner Debbie Willbanks as she also hosted an open house. The company sells high quality beef subscriptions while giving back most of its profits to benefit needy people around the world. In the photo, back row, Debbie Jordan, Dona Ward Blevins, Debbie Willbanks, Sheila Johnson, and Jerry Johnson; and front row, Tracy Cash and Kily Avila. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill
A well-done grand opening

What about cures?

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There’s credible info available that brings to light the availability, cost, and control actions of the feds and the medical establishment with regard to COVID cures. The feds are paying $2,100 for monoclonal antibody treatments better known as regeneron. However the cost of production is hard to lock down. The following may give an indication of what that might be.

Shouldn’t America be happier

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Despite the many blessings of living in America, why aren’t more Americans happy? According to World Population Review, the 2021 World Happiness Report ranks America as the 19th happiest out of 146 countries. The report bases happiness on six categories, including gross domestic product, social support, life expectancy, generosity, perceptions of each country’s corruption levels, and the freedom for citizens to make their own life choices.
Shouldn’t America be happier

Tree giveaway coming up

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The City of Alpine is excited to announce the native tree giveaway event taking place in celebration of Texas Arbor Day. Arbor Day is an annual observance across America that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. The City is the recipient of the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program, a program by which the Corporation has been able to donate approximately 4.8 million trees since 2005.
Tree giveaway coming up

Alpine runs out of time (outs)

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In Alpine’s biggest rivalry game of the season, the Bucks came up short by just a touchdown, falling 28- 21 to the Crane Golden Cranes at home after a furious fourth quarter. Coach John Fellows must wonder what if? What if he had saved some timeouts on his last offensive drive and used them to stop Crane as they milked the clock and were seen celebrating on their sideline and the visitor grandstand.
Fightin’ Buck Ylan Hernandez runs with the ball at Friday’s loss to Crane at Buck. Photo by Felipe Fierro

Honoring loved ones while sprucing up

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It is the beginning of cool fall weather in the Big Bend, and with it comes the start of unique family traditions designed to honor departed loved ones. For the Holy Angels Cemetery Association in Alpine, it all starts with beautifying and sprucing up the place of rest.
Rena Gallego, Velma Flores Valero, and Mike “Coach” Pallanez pause for a photo at a recent Holy Angels Cemetery Association Cinco de Mayo barbecue fundraiser. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Showing respect in Tornillo

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During a beautiful evening in Tornillo, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks kneel in respect of the flag before the kickoff. The Bucks came out ahead 47-0 against the Coyotes in the first district game of the season. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney
Showing respect in Tornillo