May 2022

Body Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 24, and good news about a proposed healthcare clinic in Terlingua and other healthcare benefits for South County was at the forefront.

Body On May 19 in the 394th Judicial District Court of Brewster County, charges against Alpine Police Sergeant Hector Holguin, Jr., were dismissed in a case going back to 2019. On Feb.

Body Thank you The Chihuahuan Desert Gem and Mineral Club would like to thank our local and regional businesses and the City of Alpine for their support that helped us achieve a successful 31st annual rock show in Alpine.

Body “Success is often achieved in the 25th, 26th, and 27th hours of the day.” — Old Italian Saying by Jim Chionsini. The official results are still out, but roughly 440 columns in newspapers and on the blog over the last eight-and-a-half years make for a successful mission.

Body Why are there so many animals in Alpine, and what can we do to help as a community to get our pet population under control? Did you know that Animal Services sees hundreds of animals each year? Last year alone we brought in 484 stray animals.

Body Utility Player of the Year: Adrian Lujan First Team All District Pitcher - Jeremy Dominguez Catcher - Teagan Emerson Third Base - Cody Morris Outfield - Jayden Canaba, Diego Monclova Utility - Iden Lujan Second Team All District Shortstop - Aiden Garcia All District Honorable...

Body Newcomer of the Year: Jaycee Portillo Pitcher of the Year: Hannah Juett First Team Nicole Baca - First Base Jenica Portillo - Third Basep Alexis Rodriguez - Short Stop Elyse Ramos - Left Field Sierra Ruckman - Utility Second Team Kiara Castillo - Catcher Sierra Maxwell-Valenzuela...

Body The Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve will be open to the public for hiking, biking, horseback riding, photography, birding, and other outdoor activities on Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Body Cowboys Schedule Jun 2-5: Garden City Wind @ Garden City KA Jun 7-9: Austin Weirdos @ Kokernot. 7 p.m.

Body While thousands of high school seniors across the country vie for a coveted acceptance letter from a top ranked university, Alpine High School senior Itzel Franco got accepted into seven of the nation’s top schools, including Columbia University, a prestigious Ivy League school...