July 2022

On July 15 Brewster County deputies received a call of four individuals walking along Highway 118 north of Study Butte. Upon conducting a welfare check on the individuals, it was determined they entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico. They were referred to U.S. Border Patrol agents for processing. Courtesy photo

City of Alpine and Keep Alpine Beautiful Environmental Services Coordinator Adelina Beall and dedicated volunteers pause for a photo during a summer community clean-up on July 18. Volunteers pitched in, and collected 75 pounds of trash while perusing 1.53 acres and 0.21 miles of city streets and TxDOT roads. Courtesy photo

On July 12 Brewster County deputies, along with K9 Latek and U.S. Border Patrol agents, responded to a call from a concerned citizen south of Marathon reporting a group of suspicious persons who approached his residence.

Dennis Earl Bryant left his earthly home on July 10, 2022, to be reunited in heaven with his beloved daughter April. He leaves behind a devoted family - his wife Trish; his daughter and son-in-law Cristy and David Schuler; his dear grandsons Jack and Jett Philpott; his brother Pete and wife Rose and their children Gary, Petey, Jennifer, and Mandy; his brother-in-law Bain Ward and wife Jackie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

At the age of 82, Lucia Valenzuela passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Dec. 2, 2021, two days before her 83rd birthday.

Timothy James Brown passed away on July 5, 2022, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Although back to school is still a month away, administrators and teachers at Alpine ISD are diligently prepping for the 2022-2023 school year with new beginnings and a clean slate filled with excitement and anticipation.

Team roping at the S.A.L.E. arena in Alpine was just one of the many activities lined up for the Sul Ross State University annual exes weekend. Other rodeo events, a social, a golf tournament, and much more drew the alumni to town. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Viva Big Bend returns for its 11th season July 27-31 with live music in Alpine, Marathon, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Terlingua. More than 60 shows are scheduled, showcasing musicians featured from past years.