January 2023

Basketball court named to honor two graduates who passed

Body Two former Alpine High School athletes were honored and remembered Friday night with the dedication of the new basketball court at Alpine High School. The court was named in honor of Brian Wilson – Class of 1991 – and Jill Stice – Class of 1994.
Tony Micheli points to the name of his childhood friend Brian Wilson, whose name hangs on a banner in the Alpine High School gymnasium, Friday night. Micheli organized the dedication ceremony for the Wilson-Stice memorial basketball court. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Filing deadlines near for elections

Body The City of Alpine along with Alpine ISD have called for a General Election to be held on Saturday, May 6. The City of Alpine began taking applications to file for positions on the City Council on Jan. 18 and will accept applications until Feb. 17, at 5 p.m.

New childcare coming to Alpine

Body Since being hired as the new Alpine ISD Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Rinehart has brought with her a true “hands across the water” approach to her position.
Community business members involved in the collaborative child care center initiative are from left, Rick Flores-CEO Big Bend Regional Medical Center, Dr. Carlos Hernandez-President, Sul Ross State University, Dr. Michelle Rinehart-AISD Superintendent, Alpine City Mayor, Catherine Eaves, J.D. Newsome with Alpine Community Projects, and in back are Conley Rasor-President, Alpine Business Alliance, and Mike Cole-Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Courtesy photo

Green Enchilada sauce

Body Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon flour 4 peeled and minced garlic cloves Roasted, diced green chiles. I prefer the frozen variety from Bueno because they’re not packed with preservatives like the canned green chiles are.

Local cowgirl wins in Arizona

Body Emilee Charlesworth, daughter of Brent and Leslea Charlesworth recently won the 2023 Art of the Cowgirl Breakaway Roping at the Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Center in Queen Creek, AZ. Placing first in the short go, Charlesworth won with a time of 3.06 seconds, .
Emilee Charlesworth is shown here with saddle and buckle she recently won at the 2023 Art of the Cowgirl Breakaway Roping in Arizona. Courtesy photo

Turfgrass can’t compete with wildflowers

Body Dear Neil: I’m concerned about my backyard. The photo with the tennis ball is St. Augustine “carpetgrass”, while the other photo is a mix of St. Augustine and bermuda. Runners of much of the lawn pull up easily. I’m worried that the lawn is dead.
Turfgrass can’t compete with wildfl owers