February 2022

The Sunshine House Senior Center in Alpine has always fulfilled its mission of providing quality nourishment and social enrichment in the lives of the seniors it serves. Set to continue that mission is new Executive Director Kerie van Zeyst.

According to a statement released last week, the Texas State University System Administration has begun the process of identifying potential candidates to serve as interim president of Sul Ross State University upon President Pete Gallego’s departure at the end of the spring semester. Gallego previously announced he will leave the university June 4.

Newly ordained Fr. Alfonso Coronado, previously a deacon at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, smiles joyfully with Fr. Pablo Matta and Fr. Victorino Loresca at the church Parish Hall on Jan. 30. Many friends and family, as well as parishioners, attended the big fiesta for Coronado, and toasted him for the occasion. He also celebrated his first mass at Our Lady of Peace, followed by a dinner and social gathering with plenty of food, drink, celebratory cakes, and more. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

While many people will be watching the Super Bowl while tucked inside the comfort of their homes, another group of enthusiasts will be participating in its own gridiron fest - the annual WesTex Run n’ Gun. This ultimate test of endurance will feature running and marksmanship at Historic Prude Ranch in the Davis Mountains.