June 2022

For the first time since 2016, the Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference will be held at Sul Ross State University on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5 this year. The event will be co-hosted by the Borderlands Research Institute, Texas Wildlife Association, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Oswald, a shy, sweet, tiny orange tabby who takes some time to warm up to new friends, but has never turned down pets. Oswald can seem a little standoffish at first, but a little scratch behind the ears will quickly win him over. He’s affectionate and sweet, and can always be heard purring. Oswald is great with other cats and kittens and will play with anyone. He’s honestly a little obsessed with bells, and can keep himself entertained for hours with just a jingly toy.

June 16 Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 100 Agave St.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

Runners of all ages and skill levels paused for a photo outside Kokernot Field for the Alpine o6 Cowboys annual Home Run 5K and 10 K held outside the ballpark on June 11. Participants received a hand-made medal courtesy of local artist Pauline Hernandez, as well as other prizes after the popular event. Photo by Kristin Cavness

June 16, 1977 SCS district representatives attending a meeting at Range Science Building, Sul Ross University, Alpine, Saturday, were Joe Antilley, president of Texas State Board of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; Kenneth Kuykendall, president of the Texas Association of SWCDs; and Rex Ivey, chairman of Big Bend Soil and Water Conservation District.

Dear Neil: We bought a redbud tree while it was blooming. When it leafed out, its leaves were burgundy, but now that we’re into summer the leaves have taken on a dark green cast. Is that normal? I really like the burgundy.

Alpine o6 Cowboys Manager Sean Persky joins the Cowboys baseball players at the Morrison True Value Great Grill Sale on June 11 at a meet and greet sponsored by the True Value. True Value co-owner Lucy Ward grilled plenty of hot dogs with all the fixings for customers who enjoyed perusing the selection of grills. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

One of my fondest memories growing up was my grandmother’s pistachio cake. I do not recall where she came across the recipe, but all I remember is that it was delicious. Years later I asked my mom if she had the recipe, or if she would make me one. She claimed she had no idea what I was talking about, but I distinctly remember her making the same cake. I think she just did not feel like baking. Which I can completely relate to.

On Sunday, July 3, First Presbyterian Church in Marfa will host a Community, Music, Connection celebration from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to all.