June 2023

on the What was the last small act of kindness that you noticed? Beshka Candelaria: I see small acts every day, several times a day when people say hello to one another. That doesn’t happen in many places and it’s lovely to see it happening here among all of the generations.

June Volunteers Needed, The Museum of the Big Bend is seeking volunteers to help in the new Marilyn Ann Caldwell welcome center in the museum’s gift shop. Help is needed Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Rebekah Antrosio at 432-837-8145 or Rebekah.antrosio@ sulross.edu

Dear Neil: I have two crape myrtle trees that got the black scale. I drenched them with Imidacloprid as per instructions. Now, one tree has some healthy-looking growth with leaves, but the other tree has none except for suckers at the base of the tree. What should I do? The photo shows last year’s growth with a bird nest.

Alpine residents and visitors can attend this week’s Alpine Cowboy’s games for the reasonable price of 25 cents to 1 dollar, tax included. June 12-13 Kokernot field will be hosting games vs. the La Consolidado de Piedras Negras at 3 p.m.

Since my freshman year I have been a member of the FFA, and my sophomore and junior year I was football trainer and boys’ basketball manager. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? My favorite teacher was Ms.

In the Anglican tradition, two Sundays ago, June 4th, marked a transition in our calendar. On June 4th, we celebrated Trinity Sunday, praising the glory and love of God in making Himself known to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Ingredients: 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed, from a 17.3-ounce package. 1 large egg, beaten.

HEAD OVER MEALS It’s summer, at least the temperatures are, even if we aren’t officially out of spring. Gardens have been planted, different vegetables are showing up on your grocer’s shelves, and nobody wants to do a lot of heavy cooking.

BY KARA GERBERT Managing Editor If you are not too familiar with your local veterinarian, now is the time to get to know them. After June 11, livestock producers can no longer purchase over-thecounter livestock antibiotics without a prescription.

The grand opening of the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building, the new addition to the Museum of the Big Bend, is set for June 23-24. Located on the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine, the Museum of the Big Bend is excited about the addition of the new McCoy Building to their space.