June 2023

Cowboys endure series losses to Tucson, Roswell

Body The dog days of summer roll on for the Alpine Cowboys. Facing their toughest stretch of the Pecos League schedule, the Cowboys lost four of six to the Tucson Saguaros and four of five on the road to the Roswell Invaders.
Cowboys starting pitcher Matt Hess throws a pitch during the Cowboys 16-4 win over the Roswell Invaders June 25, at Joe Bauman Stadium. Hess allowed two earned runs over seven innings. Photo by Julie Myers

Sul Ross Rodeo makes history once again

Body Sul Ross State University is the birthplace of the college rodeo. It is where the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association began, and its history has helped pave the way for a cowboy from Idaho to help achieve his dreams.
Tristen Hutchings proves hard work pays off as he covers “Ice Cube” to win the third round of the CNFR bull riding with a score of 84. Courtesy photo

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Body A very big and sincere thank you goes out to everyone who participated, attended, volunteered, and judged this year’s Smoke in the Mountains BBQ and Ribeye Shootout.

By grill or by stove

Body It’s grilling season, and whether you choose to do your cooking on the patio or on the stove, the addition of roasted veggies makes a difference in taste to whatever you’re creating.
Corn Salsa Courtesy Photo

Big Bend celebrates Fourth of July

Body The Big Bend area will celebrate Independence Day with festivities throughout the region. Celebrations begin on June 30 in Fort Davis and culminate on July 7 in Marathon at Post Park.

A journalist’s evolution into teaching and fiction

Body Born and bred in Texas, Sidney Balman Jr. made the world his glass slide and his career a microscope. As a security correspondent for many years, Balman made it his job to share the seedy underbelly of the world’s governing bodies with the public eye.
Sidney Balman Jr. Courtesy photo

McGuire found guilty of murder

Body Closing arguments for the trial of Lisette Mc-Guire, 31 of Marathon, were heard on Tuesday, June 20 in the 394th District Court for the alleged murder of Aquiles Gonzales. In late April of 2018, McGuire was arrested for the hit-and-run perpetrated on 37-year-old Gonzales.
Lisette McGuire

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Body In what activities did you participate in high school? I participated in football and baseball for the past four years. I also participated in basketball my freshman and sophomore year.
Elijah Villanueva

Devotional Page

Body I am amazed, when visiting with people about attending a service that tell me they are a Christian and yet have neither a desire to attend nor a commitment to a body of believers.