May 2022

On May 14 three teams from Alpine Middle School robotics competed for the championship round of the Get Excited About Robotics competition sponsored by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Whitacre College of Engineering, Texas Tech University, and SM Energy. One team won Second Place Overall in the Elementary category because they are still fifth graders, and at the same time received Best Themed Award. In the photo, Alexis Teague, Leah Struthers, Reyna Martinez, and Hallie Wood. Courtesy photo

On May 10, Texas Representative Eddie Morales, Dist. 74, sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott outlining a multi-point plan to secure the Texas border with Mexico while allowing for safe and legal crossings for migrants to help address labor needs in Texas. Morales’ 13-county district includes Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties. He represents the largest House border district in Texas, with around 775 shared miles with Mexico.

Early voting for the May 24 Republican and Democratic primary runoffs ends Friday as the major parties whittle down their Brewster County judge candidates for the Nov. 8 general election.

William Clifton Millican of Sanderson, Texas, was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 26, 2022, at the age of 58. Clifton was born in Loraine, Texas. on Jan. 15, 1964. Clifton was born to Francis Clifton and Lorene Millican.

Freddie Ray Bradford, Sept. 17, 1938-Oct.

The City of Alpine will begin accepting Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant applications for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on Monday, May 23, with a final deadline of Friday, July 1. The grants can support events or other projects geared towards bringing visitors to Alpine for overnight stays.

Alpine High School seniors accepted awards at the annual sports banquet at the Civic Center on May 11. Photo by Felipe Fierro.

Alpine High School class of 2022 seniors Katy Jahn, Amory Aranda, Raelynn Macias, and Chloe Cordova pause for a photo outside Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on May 15 after the seniors were honored at a special mass, part of an annual tradition at the church. Courtesy photo

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1-1/3 cups chopped tomatoes, tinned fresh basil chopped roughly 5/8 cup vegetable stock 4.41 ounces skinless chicken breast 4-1/4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, sliced Directions Preheat the oven to fan forced 180°C/200°C/400°F/ gas mark 6. Heat the oil in a frying pan.

These days it seems like more people are trying to become more health conscious. One can find information on any kind of diet program you may want from the commercialized Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig, to keto diets, fasting diets, and the popular Mediterranean style diet that is being touted as the healthiest of them all.