August 2022

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Alec Adame

Body In what activities did you participate in high school? I participated in baseballmy junior year, and even though I had surgery on my knee, I learned a lot and made some great friends. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? Mrs.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Alec Adame

Friday Night Lights return!

Body The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks take the fi eld in Clint on Aug. 26 to face the Clint Mountain View Lobos. The Bucks fell to the Lobos, but plan to avenge that loss against the Fort Stockton Panthers this Friday at Buck Stadium.
Friday Night Lights return!

AISD vies for grant-funded daycare

Body Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 25, and a proposed daycare center and the 2022-2023 proposed tax rate were the main topics of discussion. Superintendent Dr.
Alpine ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart and family. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

International live music project premieres in Marfa

Body It’s Marfa Lights Weekend, a time when the biggest festival comes alive to welcome a diverse, talented live music lineup, touring artists, and plenty of fanfare for both locals and tourists. This year, a unique live performance will take place on Sunday, Sept.
MXTX: A Cross-Border Exchange, featuring members of the ensemble by Golden Hornet. Courtesy photo

Recent rains a bonus for area ranchers

Body The summer rainy season is in full swing, and for area ranchers can either be an overly optimistic outlook, or not enough rainfall to make a major effect, depending on many factors.

Gloria “Grandma” Gallego

Body Gloria “Grandma” Gallego, peacefully passed away on Aug. 26, 2022, in Odessa, Texas. She was a long-time resident of Alpine, Texas. Gloria was the oldest daughter born on Dec. 18, 1930, to Jesus Portillo and Teresa Cobos.
Gloria “Grandma” Gallego

Chicken Ole Foil Supper

Body INGREDIENTS: ■ 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained ■ 2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed ■ 1 cup salsa ■ 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) ■ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ■ ¼ teaspoon black pepper ■ 1/8 teaspoon salt ■ 1 cup...