June 2023

Cowboys falter vs. Roswell, sweep Austin at home

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The Alpine Cowboys began their 2023 season with a series loss on the road to the Roswell Invaders May 31-June 2. Alpine started Syracuse, New York, native Dom Spinoso on the mound for opening day. Spinoso tossed 3.2 innings, walking five and striking out eight batters.
Cowboys second baseman Alex Canty slides into home plate during the Cowboys’ 10-1 win over the Austin Weirdos at Kokernot Field Saturday, June 3. Photo by Julie Meyers

Sports Schedule

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O6 ALPINE COWBOYS BASEBALL June 9 @AustinWeirdos,6:30 p.m. June 10 @AustinWeirdos,6:30 p.m.

And that’s the story behind my photo

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“A good snapshot keeps a moment that’s gone from running away.” – Eudora Welty, (1909 2001) American short story writer, novelist, and photographer. A McCormick porcelain decanter bust of Elvis Presley was priced at $35.
And that’s the story behind my photo

A time for action, because Alpine deserves more

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Listen. Did you hear that? It is a call to action. The current city council understands the importance of community input and actively seeks your ideas and suggestions. Budget workshops, town hall meetings, and city council meetings serve as valuable platforms for engaging in open dialogue.
A time for action, because Alpine deserves more

Texas Water board OKs Presidio County aid

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Senator Cesar J. Blanco’s office announced on Tuesday that the Texas Water Development Board approved an application from Presidio County for $4 million for planning, acquisition, design, and construction of water and wastewater system projects in Presidio County.

Museum of the Big Bend receives Darge art collection

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Robert and Bonnie McKee have generously donated their entire collection of Friedrich Ernst “Fred” Darge paintings to the Museum of the Big Bend. These paintings will become a part of the museum’s Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. McKee III Family Collection and will debut during the grand opening of the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building June 23-24.
“A Friendly Encounter”, c. 1940s, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. McKee III.