October 2021

Alpine ISD will host a community-wide flu shot clinic on Monday, Oct. 18, from 3-5 p.m.

The library in Fort Davis was the 1906 Union Mercantile, and is still the heart of its community. The Jeff Davis County Library has been selected as one of four historic libraries in Texas this year, designating it as a Literary Landmark. This honor is highly competitive and awarded “for special places located across the country that attracts tourists, book lovers, and history buffs to educate the public about important literary works and history.”

What is egg pie? Well, it’s quiche of course, and is one of the most versatile dishes out there. It can be eaten at any time, and tailored to specific meals. Breakfast? There are numerous recipes for breakfast quiche. Lunch or dinner? The same can be said, because the sky is the limit. Quiche is only limited to one’s imagination, creativity, and personal tastes.

The 18th annual Marathon2Marathon will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23, and this year 100% of proceeds from all M2M events will benefit the Marathon Health Center.

What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? I’m looking forward to the memories I can create with my friends and classmates. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I’m involved with National Honor Society, the Buck Band, basketball, and golf.

Brewster County Deputy Omar Holguin, Alpine Police Chief Darrell Losoya, Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson, and Deputy Rene Ybarra visited with Alpine citizens at Kokernot Park during this year’s National Night Out. The event is designed to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and law enforcement to foster a sense of community, and was attended by all local law enforcement and emergency entities. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

On Oct. 10, a Brewster County deputy apprehended a total of 12 illegal aliens from Guatemala in two separate incidents. The suspects were referred to U.S. Border agents for processing and deportation. Six of the suspects, who were apprehended on the west side of Marathon, are shown in the photo. Courtesy photo

Big Bend Sector Van Horn Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted sex offender on Oct. 5.

October 3,1991 Male senior member of the year Second Lt. Don A.

Dear Neil: Can trumpet vine and pink salvia be kept in pots over the winter? We wanted to plant the trumpet vine in our yard, but we heard it was invasive. How can we winterize them? They can be grown in pots, but you lose about 20 degrees of winter hardiness when you have plants growing in pots above ground.