May 2022

Buck Band Boosters step up and pitch in

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Consistent studies have shown that parents who get involved in their children’s education contribute to their kids being better prepared as they tackle the rigors of college life or the workforce beyond high school.

Flying High with DPS

4 years ago By News Staff

Alpine Elementary School pre-k 4 students from teacher Bianca Barrera’s class were happy to check out the Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter that made a landing on the elementary school lawn on May 20 for First Responders Appreciation Day. The school welcomed members from Alpine Police Department, Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Alpine Fire and EMS, U.S. Border Patrol, and more as they interacted with the youngsters in a fun-filled day where they enjoyed refreshments.

Field set for county judge race

4 years ago By Gail Diane Yovanovich Managing Editor

Henington, Cobos emerge winners With results of the May 24 primary runoffs on the books, the fields are now set for the Brewster County judge seat for Nov. 8 general election.

High school completion date set back to August

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 18 with an announcement from Imperial Construction Senior Project Manager Chad Barnard saying the new high school wouldn’t be completed until the first or second week of August.

High school completion date set back to August

Franklin House

4 years ago By News Staff

This world bids a temporary farewell to a pioneer, a pillar, and a loving father. On April 13, 2022, Franklin House, known to many as Dr.

Ofelia Vallejo Brown

4 years ago By News Staff

Ofelia Vallejo Brown, 85, passed away April 28, 2022. Ofelia was born April 15, 1937, to Irene and Feliciano Vallejo, the youngest of four.

Virginia C. Gonzales

4 years ago By News Staff

Virginia C. Gonzales, former resident of Midland, Texas, and former resident of Alpine, Texas, closed her eyes to her earthly home, and opened them to her Heavenly home on June 2, 2019, in Midland with her beloved family by her side. She was 79.

Dan Bihl Dunagan

4 years ago By News Staff

Dan Bihl Dunagan, 73, departed to heaven May 17, 2022. Dan was born Aug.

Historical Society receives grant award

4 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Historical Foundation recently approved grant funds for the Fort Davis Historical Society to install seamless gutters on the historic adobe building that houses the Overland Trail Museum. The building was constructed in 1883, then purchased by Nick Mersfelder in 1897.

Bouncy fun at field day

4 years ago By News Staff

Alpine Elementary School students Maribel Rosas, Isaiah Gomez, Dago Navarrete, Misela Gonzalez, and Gerard Prieto, all from Debbie Hardin’s first grade class, enjoyed a fun-filled field day on May 13 on the elementary school front lawn. The day offered plenty of outdoor activities for kids as they enjoyed bean bag races, disc throwing, ball toss, and more, with Alpine High School students assisting the kids at the stations.