October 2021

Sul Ross State University men’s and women’s soccer teams, in conjunction with the Big Bend Youth Soccer Association, will host weekly skills clinics on Sundays for the local soccer community. The clinics are led by head men’s soccer coach Jon Evan, head women’s soccer coach John Dominguez, and graduate assistant Lorenzo Segura.

It has been six months since the City of Alpine changed leadership and from the city manager and city secretary. With this come changes, and a few folks disagree with them. There is a new vision for the city, and it’s all positive to move our city forward.

Mary Bell Lockhart submitted this column that her father wrote in 1974 during a polio epidemic. Old-timers sometimes tell me they miss letters to the editor from my dad, Dr.

Alpine resident Joel Nelson will be the third recipient of the Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy Award during the 43rd Annual National Golden Spur Award dinner on Oct. 16 at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock.

On Oct. 8 Sul Ross State University President Pete Gallego and other university officials dedicated the mural “Living the Dream - Cultural Pride on Campus” at the Gallego Center. The mural depicts historical images of Texans of Hispanic descent, and was intended to inspire the community and student to believe in themselves and make a difference. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Engines will roar and adrenaline will be pumping through some of the best racers in West Texas come Saturday morning in Fort Stockton. The Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 will take place on Oct.

Illegal immigration and the border crisis were the focal point of discussion at the City of Alpine regular council meeting on Oct. 12. Interim City Manager Megan Antrim and Police Chief Darrell Losoya provided updates on border security. Council, Ward 4, Martin Sandate was absent.

Tom Strong, Alpine: I enjoy Halloween. But traditionally, I have not been much of a Halloween decorator, although I enjoy getting into some sort of costume to entertain the kids that come door-to-door, and even some of the adults as well.

Send your rockslides to editor@alpineavalanche.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Oct.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Peanut, a two-yearold chocolate and tan Doberman. He is a handsome and happy boy, looking for a new furever home. You can visit Peanut at the Alpine Animal Shelter, or call with questions at 432-837-9030.