July 2023

WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Fanny. Fanny just knows she’ll grow into that big head and fancy fur coat.

July-August Summer Reading Program, The Alpine Public Library is hosting its summer reading program for all ages along with various events. For more information visit alpinepubliclibrary.org or stop by and visit the circulation desk for more information.

Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University in Alpine is launching a scholarship fundraiser for its graduate students. The fundraising goal is $50,000 with all proceeds going directly to scholarships for students working on conservation research for their master’s degree.

The Sul Ross Department of Visual and Performing Arts is hosting an Art & Spanish day camp for children ages 6 – 12 now through July 28. Enrollment is still open. Campers learn Spanish through storytelling, games, and songs with Montessori-certified elementary guide Elena Grajeda, and then SRSU Assistant Professor of Art Ramon Deanda teaches campers painting, drawing, and printmaking. Ms. Grajeda and Mr. Deanda are both experienced elementary school teachers and are both bilingual in English and Spanish.

Leadership Big Bend, founded in 1994 to carry out its mission of promoting and training leaders in the tri-county area is accepting applications for the Leadership Big Bend Class of 2024. Enrollment is open until September 16.

The address for donations to the Holy Angels Cemetery Association listed in the June 29 edition was incorrect. Please mail any donations to Holy Angels Cemetery Association, P.O.

The Sul Ross State University communications office announced that the Sul Ross athletic department received word from the NCAA on July 13 that they have been approved as a Division II competitor for college sports.

On July 14, Ronald Gene Smith, loving husband, dad, and granddad passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70. Ron was born on April 15, 1953, in Port Arthur to I.N.

Who was that amazing teacher you had? The one who helped you see your potential, your promise, a new future? The one who helped you navigate a difficult time, learn something new about yourself, or dream a little bit bigger?

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; — John Gillespie Magee Jr., World War II Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and war poet. “Mistakes to avoid on your pilot’s license check ride,” the magazine headline declared.