March 2022

Museum of the Big Bend will open its spring exhibit on April 22 with “Fred Darge Paints the Big Bend and Beyond,” and many are eagerly awaiting its unveiling. Born in 1900 in Rendsburg, Germany, Darge entered the U.S.

On March 14 Brewster County deputies, U.S. Border Patrol Agents, and Department of Public Safety Air Operations responded to remote southeastern Brewster County in response to a large group of suspicious persons trespassing on private property. After several hours of tracking, 14 illegal aliens from Mexico were apprehended. The suspects were referred to Border Patrol agents for processing and deportation. Courtesy photo

Ben Lara, Alpine: The last couple of year’s I’ve had to work for St. Patrick’s Day.

MARCH 18 Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 79 at 805 W.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church’s Knights of Columbus in Alpine held their annual Fry-Day Lenten fish fry on March 11 at the Parish Hall, with many volunteers contributing their time and efforts for a good cause. Here, Christopher Jimenez, 9, of Alpine pauses for a photo as he gets a takeout plate, joining Our Lady of Peace parishioner and volunteer Stephanie Haynes and Knight Robert Polanco. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Lil Roo, a white Shepherd mix. Lil Roo is a very energetic pup who, even though she looks like an adult dog, is very much still a puppy. Her previous owner described her as loveable and sweet. Roo enjoys treats, and likes to give kisses.

It was a nice day for barbecue and cake as DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ owner Don Baucham and Michelle Chiles of the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce celebrate the grand opening of the Terlingua barbecue joint’s new location on March 2, along with Texas Independence Day. The event was hosted by the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy photo

March 24, 1977 Alpine American Cancer Society Unit President Dr. Clifford Casey and Memorial Chairman Jan Gray discuss plans for the forthcoming residential crusade set for April 5.

Dear Neil: I have tried numerous times to start a new esperanza plant from a cutting. I’ve tried water, and I’ve tried rooting them in soil, but I’ve met with failure each time. Maybe I don’t know what a cutting is. How can I succeed?