February 2022

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Jenica Portillo

What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? I’m looking forward to playing sports as a senior, and definitely graduating. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I am involved in National Honor Society and Student Council, along with varsity sports.
Jenica Portillo

Noyce Scholars present at science conference

Sul Ross State University recently announced its Noyce Scholars who presented in Cave City, Ky., at the National Science Foundation’s Noyce Midwest Conference. Darissa Cervantes, Evelyn Perez, and Ashley Quinones, along with Dr.
Noyce Scholars from Sul Ross recently presented at the National Science Foundation’s Midwest Conference. Courtesy photo

LOOKING BACK

February 1, 1990 Incoming Chamber of Commerce President Livia Bumpas presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Nita Holman during the annual banquet held last Thursday. Master of Ceremonies Robert Dean and his wife Angie are shown at right.
LOOKING BACK

Pitching in for the library

To celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month, the Woman’s Club of Alpine presented a $150 check on Feb. 22 to Alpine Public Library and Director Don Wetterauer for the library’s needs. Next month, the club will present another check to the library in honor of Book Lovers’ Month.
Pitching in for the library

Spirits of the West wine and beef fest

Alpine’s Artwalk announced the first annual Spirits of the West Wine and Beef Fest on Friday through Sunday, May 27-29. Standing true to Artwalk’s mission, this new event will showcase signature beef bites from local beef companies to honor the area’s tradition of cattle ranching.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 24 Alpine Ambassadors Meet and Greet, 6-7 p.m. at BBT conference room, 808 N.

Conservation Reserve Program signups for 2022

Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program, a cornerstone conservation program offered by the USDA, and a key tool in the Biden-Harris Administration’s effort to address climate change and achieve other natural resource benefits.

PET OF THE WEEK

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Lox, a handsome, friendly kitty. He is a domestic short-hair male black and brown tabby born in 2019. He is calm and likes treats and head scratches, but we think he will make your work for his love.
PET OF THE WEEK