March 2022

While reflecting back throughout my time in office, the media has been my constant companion. John Waters of the Big Bend Gazette accompanied me throughout my first campaign.

“So, do you need a new truck,” my friend asked? The question was not without merit. Nor was it unexpected.

Thank you to the community of Alpine and surrounding areas for your words of sympathy and kindness during our time of sorrow and sadness. For the calls, texts, cards, food, etc. Thank you, Father Matta, for the mass and visit at the hospital, Alpine Funeral Home staff, and Big Bend Regional Hospital staff. Thank you to Rosella Salmon for the Rosary, and the ladies for the luncheon meal. It was last minute, and we appreciate you very much. Everything was good. To everyone who helped in anyway, gracias! To

During the last years of the 1970s, we had a feckless U.S. president, a weak federal government, embassy attacks, foreign wars, environmental deceit, expensive gasoline, high inflation, shortage of goods, police hatred, violent riots, crime waves, increased murder, and much illegal drug use. With all of that being very similar to recent events, there is a difference. The illicit drugs used in the 70s weren’t ignored, openly condoned, or legalized by government officials. I’d like to restate a wise old warning. When the U.S. government disregards problems from the past, they predestine us voters and many others to live through them again. So until the next election comes around, it’s back to the future 2.0.

I want to congratulate my opponent in the recent election for Justice of the Peace. I have found my service to you for the last three years to be very rewarding. I believe I have made improvements in the office, and trust that my successor will be able to do the same. I wish him and you the very best in the future.Yours in service,

Freddy C. Rubio passed away March 9, 2022, surrounded by his family in Fort Davis, Texas, at the age of 74 years.

Marathon Public Library is participating in the pilot phase of the Library Space Technology Network project. The project is a collaboration between the John G. Wolbach Library at the Center for Astrophysics and the Libre Space Foundation to create new infrastructure to support small satellite missions, and offer public library communities the chance to build and engage with space technology.

We lament invasion and destruction of your land by cross-border foes Keep your bravery and resistance flowing before injustice and oppression Stand with resilience and determination for your loyal and frightened masses Raise your voices and your flag high above bombs, cruelty, and soldiers Though the battle be weary and unjust fight for truth, peace, sovereignty Praise your citizens who defend it and maintain reverence for life March and rally your homeland heroes for thee we join in your battle song At sundown call out prayers, thanks for all shelter well, to live to fight another day..

Alpine native Beryl P. Crowley of Austin has been selected as one of five recipients of the 2022 Texas Bar Foundation’s Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award. The award recognizes attorneys whose practices have spanned 50 years or more, and who adhere to the highest principles of the legal profession and service to the public.

While Big Bend residents share a keen sense of community, they also boast a culture expressed through appreciation of music. Joining in that legacy is the Big Bend Bluegrass Association. Bluegrass music, like folk music, incorporates traditional country and gospel, and has become one of the mainstays of American music since the 1940s. And now, Alpine resident Cyndi Perdue wants to share in her excitement for bluegrass for all to enjoy.