December 2022

Happy New Year Alpine

Body Happy New Year Alpine. It is hard to believe that another year is winding down and 2022 is in the rear-view mirror.
Happy New Year Alpine

Below average hunting seen statewide

Body This past year has seen drought conditions affect wildlife, and deer are one of many that have suffered because of it. The earlier months of 2022 saw little to no precipitation and high winds.
Desert Mule deer buck. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert

Beyond the livestock show ring

Body The Big Bend livestock show is held in Alpine every year in the month of January. It is a big production and a big responsibility, and there is no way it could be successful without the many volunteers that make it happen.
Stephen Wood and Calan Ahrens stop to smile at the camera during the Big Bend Livestock Show last year. Photo by Felipe Fierro

New Dollar General on the horizon

Body Recently the City of Alpine and City Attorney Rod Ponton issued a press release in regard to the conflict concerning the replat application and proposed use of property, located at 1911 North State Highway 118.

Melanie Neie

Body Melanie Kay Neie, 43, passed away suddenly on the clear, sunny afternoon of Nov. 2 at her home in Alpine. Melanie was born six minutes after her twin sister on April 14, 1979, much to the surprise and delight of her parents, Sue and Van Neie.
Melanie Neie

Raul Acosta Garcia

Body Raul Acosta Garcia was born on March 15, 1953, in Alpine, to parents Magdaleno and Maria Garcia. He passed away peacefully amongst family on Dec.15, in Kingwood.
Raul Acosta Garcia

Italian Wedding Cookies

Body Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unsalted butter ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar ¾ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups finely ground Directions: Preheat oven to 325 Place butter, ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar, salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about two to three minutes.