August 2023

Late spring and early summer brought much needed moisture to much of the area, however the stifling heat wave spanning much of June, July, and now August quickly robbed any benefit from the early season rains. While we all hope for the start of a strong monsoon season, there are a few things to keep in mind to help keep plants healthy, while conserving our groundwater resources.

Roger William Pinckney died in Marathon on August 3 of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Born July 12, 1945, in Austin, to John M. Pinckney and Mary Reed Pinckney, he spent his childhood on the Eastside in Austin. He attended Palm and Pease Elementary schools and graduated from St. Edward’s High School in

John Nixon Blackman III passed away on July 27 at the age of 88. He was married to Margaret for 66 years and they raised three sons. He is survived by his wife Margaret and brother Jim Blackman, and son Mark and son Matt and wife Melanie and daughter in law Keri Blackman. His grandchildren

It is with our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beautiful Aida Elisa Flores, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, whose presence graced our lives in countless ways.

The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI) will hold its annual BBQ & Auction fundraiser this Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. Ticket sales have been brisk, but there are still a few remaining. Tickets are $30 per person for a brisket dinner catered by Sanchez BBQ, along with beer, wine, music, and an auction.

Students at Terlingua Consolidated School District will start their new school year on August 21. The campus educates students from PreK-12, beginning with the four-year-old’s and ending with the seniors. While the younger kids are wide eyed and excited to learn, the other end of the spectrum has the seniors completing their last year as Paisanos according to Reagan Reed, superintendent for Terlingua CSD.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche. com Aug 11-12 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo, 7 p.m.

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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Rocket. He has a few words to share.

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