May 2022

Dear Neil: How can I get poison ivy out of a large holly shrub? It sprouted up under the shrub, and before I knew it was there it was completely shrouding the bush. You will need to work very carefully.

May 12, 1994 Movie star Tommy Lee Jones served as the Grand Marshall of last Saturday’s Cinco De Mayo parade. The popular actor is in town for the filming of “The Good Old Boys” at locations around Alpine and the surrounding area.

In a room full of women cradling their tiaras, words of wisdom spilled out from guest speaker Sandra Ruiz from Socializando con Sandra and previous Woman’s Empowerment sessions. Ruiz explained as queens boasting a crown, one does not publicly expose when that crown slips, but instead quietly helps secure the crown.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Carrot! He may seem shy and even a little aloof at first glance, but his loud purring quickly gives him away as secretly loving any and all attention and affection.

The Annual Paisano Girls’ Mission Camp will be held this year from June 6-10 at Prude Ranch. All girls from first through12th grades are invited to participate in bible studies, mission time, music, crafts, food, fellowship, and much more.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

MAY 25 Blood Drive, 1-4 p.m. at BBT in the front parking lot, 808 N.

Regina Terrazas, Alpine: It depends on my day. I prefer home cooked, but after a long day I don’t always feel like cooking. If my daughter is cooking then it’s not even a question, because she is an amazing cook.

Alpine Artwalk is bringing a new event to town, Spirits of the West Wine and Beef Fest, on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29. It’s a celebration of the area cattle industry, and showcases the region’s growing market for locally produced beef, craft beers, wines, and spirits.

After canvassing and certifying votes from the May 7 election, t he City of Alpine welcomed newly elected Mayor Catherine Eaves at its regularly scheduled city council meeting on May 17. Eaves was sworn in by 394th Judicial District Judge Roy Ferguson, along with council members Chris Rodriguez, for Ward 2, and Martin Sandate, Ward 4, who were elected for two-year terms.