May 2023

Early voting for the May 6 general election is complete and Saturday is the last chance to cast your vote for the Single Member District 6 Trustee for the Alpine ISD school board, and for the Ward 5 Alpine City Council seat.

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Send your rockslides to editor@alpineavalanche.com. UPCOMING EVENTS May 5 Kick-Off Cinco de Mayo Enchilada Supper, 5-7 p.m.

on the Our Avalanche reporter asked, “What is the difference between a breakfast taco and a breakfast burrito?” .

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Tuco! Tuco is a very loving and outgoing dog. He is a oneyear- old Black Mouth Cur who loves long walks or runs but is also a great cuddling partner. He loves to be around people and will ask for belly rubs. He would be a great addition to any family.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Large parts of my St. Augustine are yellow.

The Marathon High School graduating class of 1946 will hold their commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. A total of six seniors will be walking the stage, including Cornelia Bennett the valedictorian and salutatorian Diana Hampton. The Rev. Francis Juaniz of Alpine will deliver the commencement address.

A Cinco de Mayo celebration will be held at the Sul Ross auditorium tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. The celebration will consist of a program of Mexican songs and dances, celebrating the Mexican national fiesta. The celebration will end with a dance until midnight in the sessions room of the A.T.U. hall located on the Southside of Alpine.

A formal opening, by invitation only will be held next Monday for Dr. Joel E. Wright’s new hospital plant. The new hospital is located just across the street and just south of the Brewster County Courthouse. The building boasts the proper hospital area, plus a three-room annex, a private cabin, and a two car garage.