February 2022

Sarah Sibley Klein, Alpine: Yes, I love estate sales. I go all the time! I have some pink chairs in my office that I got in an estate sale two weekends ago.

The show will be an exhibit of art that celebrates the Dark Sky Initiative. The exhibit is open to all artists who wish to participate. Both members of Big Bend Arts Council and non-members may enter art work at the gallery on or before Tuesday, March 1. For more details, contact Kathleen Griffith at tomkatranch@gmail.com.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 22, and state homeland and local border security program grant resolutions through the Office of Governor Greg Abbott were on the forefront of the discussions.

Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 16, and a new band director, ongoing construction delays, and searching for a new superintendent drove the discussions.

A quarter of a million dollars. That’s the amount that I’ve paid in FICA payroll taxes during my working career, according to my recent Social Security statement.

I have a problem. I misplace my wallet – a lot.

Boys Basketball •Feb. 24 ............Bushland @ Seminole 6 p.m.

Sports are a terrific way for kids to stay active and learn lifelong skills that will benefit them into adulthood. And when their parents and coaches are involved, it sets up a foundation for a future with positive outcomes.

Sul Ross State University goes in as the No. 7 seed to the American Southwest Conference Tournament.

The 2021-2022 Marathon Lady Mustangs basketball team pause with their championship trophy, after recently winning the Bi-District championship. Courtesy photo.