August 2023

Body Dear Neil: I’m having one or two large limbs breaking out of my 100-year-old pecan trees every week. We’ve had no wind or storms. They just snap and fall. Is this being caused by the heat and drought?

Body WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Binx. Binx says, “I’m an elite predator. I know my way around hunting my toys, and my sneak attacks are flawless. I gladly will show my sister and brother my strength as I wrestle them.

Body Sept 1 First Friday Song Swap, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Body The American Legion Auxiliary assembled feminine hygiene bags for Alpine ISD students and presented them to district nurse Gayla Owen, RN. Pictured are Auxiliary president Sara Herman, Gayla Owen, and Judy Stokes.

Body Mr. Vaughn Grisham’s Practicum in Graphic Design and Practicum in Commercial Photography classes toured Kokernot Field to get a better understanding of the history of the ballpark.

Body A grassroots group of citizens, who work under the moniker “Keep Big Bend Wild” became the recipient of the 2023 National Park Service (NPS) Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award, in the category of external partner.

Body Alpine Lady Buck Hannah Juett attempts to kill the ball in tournament play against the Denver City Mustangs this past weekend at the Fillie Festival tournament. Photo by J.T.

Body Sammy Q. Morales, 58, of Alpine, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, in Fort Stockton.

Body No matter the size or nature of your endeavor, whether you’re planning a professional construction project or simply planting a tree in your backyard, reaching out to 811 is an essential step in protecting underground utilities and ensuring everyone’s safety.

Body “You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” — Franklin P.