November 2022

Dear Neil: This summer the right side of my tree looked shorter and less filled out than the left side. Some of the leaves on the right side turned yellow early or else that side is dying. Is this a temporary condition due to the 2021 cold, or is my tree dying and about to split in two? I don’t know what type of tree it is.

It’s that time of year again, a time to partake in the holiday spirit and create new Christmas memories while interacting with neighbors. Alpine hopes to continue a popular Christmas stroll that will appeal to everyone as they relish the Christmas memories from yesteryear. That is what Abbey Branch, president of the Alpine Historical Society, hopes to achieve as the second annual Christmas Stroll kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 3, on Sul Ross Ave. “Driving along Sul Ross Ave during Christmastime in the late 70’s was magical,” Branch reminisced. “Once a year, the kids from the community stood in line with their families and friends to see Santa Claus at the Methodist Church, where he gifted us with oranges, apples, and walnuts. Following, our community filled the sanctuary for Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol production. When it concluded, we drove, and some walked to the Catholic Church to see the beautiful Christmas luminaries.”

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WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Cedar. Cedar is agile, alert, and ready for adventure. He’s handsome, intelligent, and friendly, and with his high-speed good looks, some might even call him “tacticool.” Cedar is the whole package, brave, adventurous, sweet, and affectionate, equally at home on the trail or getting belly rubs on the rug. This two-year-old is very athletic and is looking for an owner to walk, hike, run or bike with him. He will need a daily commitment to exercise and attention. Our Thrift Store and Cattery, as well as the overflow location, will be closed on Friday. The Thrift Store and Cattery will be closed Saturday.

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Alpine FFA competed in the Big Bend District contest at Sul Ross State University on Nov. 14. The two Green Hand teams brought home the first and second place banners for the local chapter. The Senior Skills teams also took first and second place in District competition, which will advance both the Green Hand and Senior Skills teams to Area competition in Ira this coming Saturday, Nov. 19. The local chapter also brought home a third place in Spanish Creed Speaking.

Many centuries ago, ancient Chinese philosopher and writer Lao Tzu once wrote, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” That vision was as applicable back then as it is now, and this simple yet inspirational source of wisdom fits the journey of Alpine track and field star Elena Cano.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents has appointed Carlos Hernandez, Ed.D., as the 14th president of Sul Ross State University. Hernandez has served as interim president since June 4, following the resignation of Alpine native Pete Gallego. The unanimous vote occurred during the board’s quarterly meeting at Texas State University in San Marcos.

The Alpine Police Department is celebrating the 27th Year of Operation Blue Santa. They say it is better to give than to receive and with a Christmas spirit, that’s what the Operation Blue Santa program is all about. There are many children within our community who are less fortunate during the Christmas Holiday, and this is the opportunity that allows you to bless them.