February 2022

Dale E. Cardwell died suddenly at home on Feb. 11, 2022.

Usbaldo “Baldo” Ybarra, 84, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Feb. 13, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Cathy Corkins Neie, 61, died unexpectedly Feb. 9, 2022, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

After missing for over two weeks, Hector Flores, Jr., and his daughter Luna have been successfully located alive and well in the Mexican state of Coahuila adjacent to Big Bend National Park.

As the 120-day deadline approaches, emergency medical service for north Brewster County and Alpine is still uncertain, but County Judge Eleazar Cano said a clearer picture should emerge by the end of the month.

It was a fun way to spend time with friends at the church work day at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine on Feb. 12. Alpine High School freshmen students Jaylynn Celaya, Masiela Miranda, and Hope Dominguez pause for a photo during cleaning duties.

There is a new preacher in town, and a warm, welcoming community at First Presbyterian Church of Alpine is excited for its new pastor, Rev. Bill Cotman.

On Feb. 1 at the Alpine High School gymnasium, Alpine blasted the Tornillo Coyotes 63-45 to avenge their only district loss of the season. The win moves them to 16-6 overall, and tied with these same Coyotes for first in district at 4-1. Alpine lost 70-61 on Jan. 14 in Tornillo.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks concert band had a stellar showing at the UIL Region 6 Solo and Ensemble Festival, where 17 band members received superior ratings. The students advanced to the State Solo and Ensemble Festival the last weekend in May. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Coach John Fellows spoke before Jayden’s signing.