July 2022

The nonprofit Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute sits in the foothills of the Davis Mountains at 5,100 feet elevation just before reaching Fort Davis. The institute provides year-round geological and biological exhibits for everyone from youngsters to advanced researchers, as well as desert botanical gardens, and a visitor center with plenty of information for the nature seeking enthusiast.

Alpine o6 Cowboys left hander Buzz Shirley delivers a pitch during a game against the Garden City Wind at Clint Lightner field on July 22. Alpine won the game, 8-3.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 26, and news of a proposed budget deficit of $400,000 for fiscal year 2023, along with continuing discussions on ways for the county to legally collect unpaid hotel occupancy taxes were at the forefront.

Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 20, and updates on safety and security, including increased law enforcement presence on campuses and options allowing district personnel to carry firearms were in the forefront.

Robert William Simpson, 68, passed away in his home on July 8, 2022. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov.

Donnie was born in Houston, Texas, July 19, 1941 to Nola Katherine Cargill Boyd and Charles Harmon Boyd. In 1955 the family moved to Willis, Texas, his mother’s hometown. Donnie graduated from Willis High School in 1959. He attended University of Houston pursuing a degree in commercial art.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, 406 South Sixth Street, is collecting school supplies to help children in need. Supplies can be brought to the church office and placed in the plastic tote at the entrance.

The Big Bend Amateur Softball Association, Alpine All Star Teams and the Lady Bucks 2022 competed in Midland on July 22 at the Bill Williams Sports Complex. Courtesy photo.

It was an exciting opening day of Bible-based games and fun activities for Alpine kids at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Team Jesus bible camp held at the Parish Hall on July 25. The week-long camp for preschoolers through sixth grade will run until July 29. In the photo, children from first and second grades pause for a photo. The camp is led by Alpine High School students and supervised by an adult volunteer. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Who has been your most influential teacher or coach through high school? The most influential The most influential coach to me was Coach Dominguez because even though I was rejected by the program up in Lubbock, Alpine High School and Coach Dominguez helped me in the process of becoming stronger, and he encouraged me to be the best version of myself. I’m glad to say he is a really good friend.