May 2024

A local staff member and a student at Sul Ross State University in Alpine have been presented with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2024. PVSA is the nation’s premier volunteer award program, encouraging U.S.

A poet laureate rarely visits our remote region, but doubly exciting when two of them will be featured at the Jeff Davis County Library on Wednesday, May 8.

The Alpine FFA installed new officers for the 2024-2025 year at Tuesday night’s FFA banquet. From left, Collette Sharron Sentinel, Riley Killingsworth- Treasurer, Kylie Maroney-Vice President, Kendyl Hardaway-President, Evelyn Smith-Secretary, and Sophie Janis Reporter.

This coming Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. is the last chance to vote for the seats on the Alpine City Council in both the general and special election. Registered voters may cast their ballots at the council chamber room at 803 W. Holland Avenue.

Last week, the Avalanche was informed of a vehicle accident at the corner of 4th Street and Fort Davis involving an Alpine ISD school bus. The bus was being driven by Coach Villanueva according to information from the Alpine Police Department.

The disruption of the food supply chain during the first few years of COVID made Americans aware of how critical the ability to move agricultural products reliably, safely, and efficiently is, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts. A Texas A&M AgriLifeled team is doing its part to protect the U.S.

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Come meet Churro. This puppy is a shelter staff favorite.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche. com May 3 Big Bend Community Chorale, 7:30 p.m.

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