May 2022

Body Bettye Lynn McGehee, 71, gave her final solo performance on May 4, 2022, quietly in her home after a short illness. She joined Heaven’s Orchestra after 66 years of performances that started with a gifted violin at five years of age.

Body Here is some additional information on Richard J. Hansen who passed away March 18, 2022.

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

Body Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 10 and up for discussion as an information only item was a proposed designation to keep undeveloped lands at Big Bend National Park, about two-thirds of the park, as federal wilderness.

Body A classic Chevrolet pickup truck carries the flags at the 2022 Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 7 in Alpine. The parade was followed by a car show, vendors, food trucks, and other activities on Murphy Street. Photo by Sharon McClanahan

Body There is nothing like fun in the sun at an exciting local splash pad, ensuring that kids of all ages can cool off in the West Texas summer heat.

Body All three of my children are grown, married, and have kids of their own. Parenting wasn’t easy and it wasn’t always fun, but raising our children was the most amazing long-term experience I’ve ever had.

Body After clinching the second place spot in District 4 this season, the Alpine Lady Bucks faced off against the Littlefield Lady Cats in Big Spring for the Bi-District title.

Body This was the first year for junior high school golf in Alpine, and things look promising for the future. Six boys and six girls participated.

Body The Alpine High School golf teams completed their season this week at the regional tournament in Baird. On one of the toughest courses, they shot some of their best scores.