June 2022

Rain showers on opening night of the threeday Spirits of the West Beef and Wine Festival did not dampen the spirits of attendees. The event featured live music, locally produced beef, wine, beer, and spirits on Sixth Street in Alpine. Photo by Shawna Graves

It was spring 1882 when the first legal business transaction was made to establish what is now known as Alpine, Texas. The Murphy brothers owned a good stretch of the creek that served as the main watering hole for passing cattlemen. But progress was coming.

Desiree Pena, Alpine: My travel plans for this summer are helping my daughter move to San Antonio for college. That alone is a trip in itself! Ryan Elmore, Alpine: No plans - gas is too high.

JUNE 11 o6 Cowboys Home Run 5k and 10k, 9 a.m. at Kokernot Field.

Twenty-six years ago a documentary premiered at South by Southwest that showed what it was like to be on the set of the Warner Bros. classic “Giant” with James Dean, Liz Taylor, and Rock Hudson in Marfa. That summer of 1955 went on to inspire a stage play, a film, and a TV series.

On May 19 McDonald’s restaurant owner Irma Campbell presented around 16 McDonald’s staff who are Alpine High School class of 2022 graduates with $250 scholarships each, for a total of $4,000. Campbell has gifted graduating seniors employed at McDonald’s every year since 2002 when she took over the restaurant. The graduates also qualify for an additional scholarship through McDonald’s where they can obtain up to $1,500 to further their education. Said Campbell, “I do this to motivate the students to stay in school and as appreciation for the hard work they are doing.” Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

June 23, 1988 Seven-year-old Ty Moreland is out for the season with a broken toe, and has to watch his JBS teammates in Alpine Baseball League action from the bench. The season ends next week for PeeWee players, while Little League lasts another two weeks.

Dear Neil: What can I plant in a row in my vegetable garden to attract bees and butterflies that will have nectar by mid-April? I’m trying to think through all sides of your question. I’m assuming you want plants that are blooming in mid-April and that attract pollinators, and I’m assuming you want pollinators for your vegetables.

Friends of the Alpine Public Library is holding a first-ever membership drive for the month of June. This year is also the 75th anniversary of the Alpine Public Library opening, so activities will include a birthday party, and an online auction for an original painting created live at the recent Alpine’s Talented Stars event.

Alpine High School student Zane Billings was recently featured in Rustic Spirit Spotlights for his impact work. Billings organized and is currently leading a community hygiene drive to support the Family Crisis Center with hygiene resources and products. He regularly volunteers whenever service opportunities arise.