December 2021

The filing period for the March 1, 2022, primary continues through Saturday, and potential candidates have until then to throw their hats in the ring. The 10 Brewster County positions up for grabs in the Nov.

Boquillas Port of Entry in Big Bend National Park reopened Nov. 17 after 20 months of closure. Those with a passport or other approved documentation may cross into Mexico to shop, eat, and explore south of the border.

A new superintendent to replace outgoing Alpine ISD Superintendent Becky McCutchen was on the forefront of the agenda during the Board of Trustees special meeting on Dec 2. Board Vice President Mary McCallister later told the Avalanche the board did not take any action after closed session, and a search will be underway for an interim superintendent.

Melissa DeLeon, Alpine: Yes - the tree, living room, and outside. Cesar Gallegos, Alpine.: I have not…lol.

Dec. 10-12 Christmas Revival, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Rosco, a four-month-old Shepherd mix and the sweetest, softest, calmest, most cuddly pup. What a great addition to any family! Rosco is neutered, vaccinated, and ready to go home today.

Youngsters will have a chance to contact Santa Claus at the North Pole by shortwave radio on Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 5-7 p.m.

The UIL Academic District Meet on Dec. 1 was a success.

Permian Basin Area Foundation recently awarded $1.917 million to nonprofit organizations serving West Texans during its fall grant cycle. The foundation resumed its regular competitive spring and fall grant cycles this year, after delaying last year’s spring cycle and focusing on emergency funding due to the immediate needs presented by the pandemic.

December 3, 1987 My two front teeth, my two front teeth…That’s what Kristen Martin is saying this December, but you can bet her wish list has a few items closer to the top than her choppers. Only three weeks remain until Christmas, and the Big Bend is beginning to feel and look a lot like Christmas.