June 2022

On June 11, Fr. Pablo Matta of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine cut the ribbon at the church’s first Multicultural Festival held June 11-12 in Kokernot Park.

Historic Alpine Ghost Tours, a collaboration between the Alpine Historical Association and the Sul Ross State University Theatre Department, won a Texas Travel Award. The recipients were announced June 20, and were presented by the publishers of Austin Monthly, San Antonio Magazine, and Texas Music magazine.

With costumes on and butterflies in their bellies, children became stars as they took the stage to perform “The Frog Prince.” In just one week students auditioned, rehearsed, and participated in acting workshops in preparation for the big community performance. Even shy and reluctant children broke those barriers as they took on the roles of their characters while building critical life skills – teamwork, confidence, and effective communication.

John William Carnagey, Jr., was born April 29, 1946, in East Chicago, Ill. He went to be with his Heavenly Savior on May 30, 2022, at the age of 76.

My wife and I would like to thank the Alpine Golf Association for inviting us to play in this year’s Couples Tournament. As Sul Ross graduates (class of 1988 and class of 1989), we have al ways considered Alpine to be our second home.

Sitting in my home office I am greeted by a cool breeze coming through my open window and the sweet sounds of summer outside. It’s late June, which used to be peak bike-hiking season for kids — but now it’s mostly adults who go on long rides on their expensive high-tech bikes.

Getting ready for a summer trip has me pumped. Not just any trip, you understand. Touring in old cars, and discovering classic places to eat became my favorite combination of things to do many years ago.

It was a good day for slow pitch softball as Twisted Team, a co-ed adult softball team from Midland-Odessa and Ojinaga, Mexico, pause for a photo at the Valentin Lujan Memorial Baseball Field in Alpine on June 25. The tournament had plenty of teams vying for bragging rights and fun times with friends, with proceeds directly benefiting Shelly Pearce for medical expenses. The tournament raised around $2,000 in concessions and team fees, and donations were appreciated. Alpine’s Disco Ninja won the two-day tournament. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

The Alpine o6 Cowboys continued their dominant play by winning three of the final four games on the team’s road trip to Weimar, Tucson, Ariz., and Roswell, N.M. Alpine’s record sits at 10-6 after the road trip, good for a second-place tie in the Pecos League Mountain Division.

The Big Bend consists of a thriving arts community where dedicated artists share their talents. And now an inspirational mural makes a vivid presence at the Sul Ross State University campus where civic leaders welcomed those who made valuable contributions to the university and to the region.