March 2023

Albert Hartnett Rojo, Jr, “Conky”, entered eternal rest on Feb. 8, at the age of 71, at home in San Jose, CA. Albert was born on April 26, 1951, in Ysleta, TX, and raised in Alpine. He graduated Alpine High School in the class of 1970. Albert was a Buck athlete, played multiple sports, and was quarterback for the Buck football team.

Gerald W. Johnson, Jr., 75, of Alpine, passed away on March 20. Jerry was born on January 14, 1948, to Col. and Mrs. Gerald W. Johnson. He attended various primary schools and graduated from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia,

Gilbert Donathan Mesa, 46, of Fort Stockton and Alpine, passed away on March 10, in Fort Stockton. Visitation was held March 16, from 12 p.m.

If you are looking for a one and done meal, that is full of flavor, easy to make, and dissimilar from your usual fare, this one pot meal is what you’re looking for. A cross between Italian and Cajun, the pasta skillet carries all the spicy goodness one expects from Cajun fare along with the pasta and cheesy sauce of some Italian dishes.

In what activities did you participate in high school? I was a member of the marching band, so I spent a lot of time at football games. I am also in solo and ensemble in band and I will be playing tennis soon.

Dear Neil: My eastern redbud, albeit, leaning, seems to be healthy and has bloomed for several years. I noticed this spring that it has an area that is moist and weeping on its trunk. Should I be concerned enough to seek a diagnosis and treatment?

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WEEK Alpine Humane Society’s Pet of the Week is Yuri. Yuri is an adorable and shy kitten, about six months old. She loves to be held and cuddled. She enjoys chasing a feather wand as well as playing with toy mice. She also enjoys naps on your lap and will purr you into oblivion.

March 24 Silent Sky, 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in the Marshall Auditorium on the Sul Ross campus through April 2, a play by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Marjorie Scott.