Library celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week
Alpine Public Library will spend Oct. 16-22 celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 17th annual National Friends of Libraries Week.
October 2022
SRSU announces STEM Research Institute
An education research program that investigates digital innovation and future-ready STEM teaching at Sul Ross State University has been officially named. The La Frontera STEM Research Institute will have offices on all four SRSU campuses in Alpine, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde.
No answers in pedestrian death
On Sept. 15 at about 1:45 a.m., an unidentified sports utility vehicle traveling through town struck Stephen Halsall of the U.K. at the underpass on U.S. Highway 90 west of Alpine. Halsall was walking back to the Hampton Inn alone when he was struck by the vehicle.
Service organization donates to family crisis center
In honor of its National Day of Service on Oct. 11, the Paisano Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution organized a donation drive for the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend in Alpine. Donations included requested items of clothing, toiletries, and canned goods having protein.
Park to protect bighorn sheep
During the week of Oct. 10, the National Park Service will continue with measures to protect desert bighorn sheep in Big Bend National Park, which includes reducing the population of non-native aoudad, or Barbary sheep.
Buzz about Bees returns to Fort Davis
Entertaining and educational, a special event offered at the Jeff Davis County Library on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. will highlight the importance of bees. Kim Lehman is a professional beekeeper, story teller, musician, author, and inspiring performer who is back by popular demand.
PET OF THE WEEK
WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Parma. She is the sole female, and the only non-ginger kitten, in a litter with orange brothers. Born in April, she holds her own with them, and has a fun and outgoing personality.
