June 2022

During the first day of vacation bible school at First Baptist Church of Alpine, helper Emerson Walker joins participant Tripp Warren and helper Kelton Tarrant with an artsy project at a church classroom on June 6. Youngsters of all ages enjoyed a fun-filled day of worship, Bible study, and games while interacting with their peers. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

I am sick to my soul as I read the news about constant racist violence such as in Buffalo, N.Y. I am sick to my soul as I read about violence in Ukraine and Yemen. And I am sick to my soul as children are continuously gunned down.

What were you especially looking forward to in your senior year? I am most looking forward to getting to college, and getting the opportunity to learn more about my future career. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? This year I participated in volleyball, basketball, track and field, and National Honor Society.

Luis Lauro Hernandez, 68, entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2022, in Del Rio, Texas. He was born on July 13, 1953, in Del Rio.

On May 27, 2022, with her beloved children by her side, Gloria Luna Chavira, 76, of Marfa, Texas, closed her eyes to her earthly home, and opened them to a glorious homecoming. Gloria was born on Feb.

Robert John Glasscock, 75, passed away at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, Texas, on May 30. Robert was born on Dec. 21, 1946, in El Paso, Texas. He was the son of James W. Glasscock and Jean Epperson Glasscock.

This is the second in a three-part series about the causes, effects, and management of West Texas wildfires. “Fire doesn’t care if we’re paid,” said Alpine Fire Chief Andrew Pierce, speaking about the volunteers who give tirelessly of themselves.

In April and May visitors to Big Bend National Park found the Rio Grande dry in many places, but by late May, river trips through Santa Elena Canyon had resumed. That is not expected to continue, though.

Ridge Walker from Moravia, N.Y., took to the mound Tuesday evening at the Alpine o6 Cowboys 2022 home opener. In an intense battle the Cowboys went on to beat the Austin Weirdos 9-5. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Achieving unity that brings together a diversity of families and friends in a spirit of mutual respect is what a new festival coming to Alpine will be all about. Alpine’s Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church’s traditional indigenous dance group, Matachines Danza Guadalup, hopes to accomplish that and more as it hosts its inaugural Alpine Multicultural Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, at Kokernot Park.