May 2024

Here’s the second in a series of articles attempting to answer the question “What does a Justice of the Peace do”? In a previous article, I discussed how the arrest process works; an affidavit of evidence is presented to a judge, the judge reviews the facts and, if appropriate, issues a warrant for arrest (or a finding of probable cause if the person is already in jail). Once the person is arrested, the next step in the process is the accused is presented to a magistrate (judge) for a hearing required by Code of Criminal Procedure (CCrP) Article 15.17.

Thank you Alpine and first responders A fire that seemed to begin somewhere in the rear of Judy’s Bread and Breakfast spread to the entire building, destroying our beloved GOTS and all of its contents. It also consumed Judy’s B & B, Eva’s Salon, La Azteca, and Vintage Antiques & Snazzy Things.

Sul Ross President Believe it or not, summer is a busy time at Sul Ross State University. While the number of students living on campus during this season isn’t as great as it is during the long semesters – though enrollment is looking positive – we use this time for construction projects, maintenance, and in preparation for the coming fall.

Under the lights of the outstanding newly constructed Cyclone Ballparks in Pecos, the Alpine Cowboys kicked off their 2024 Pecos League season with a resounding 21-0 victory over the newly established home team Pecos Bills. The game, played on a dusty and windy Tuesday evening, showcased the Cowboys’ offensive firepower and a stellar pitching performance by rookie Dieterich Guertzgen.

The Alpine ISD youth football camp for both boys and girls in incoming grades first through sixth will be held on Wednesday, June 12. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. that same day and the camp will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Following his family’s footsteps, recent Alpine High School graduate Jace Canaba signed with Sul Ross State University to play basketball for the Lobos. And he signed on the night of his senior prom.

Alpine Sports Summer Training Schedule After 54 years of teaching and coaching, with a career marked by tremendous impact and appreciation from his students, Coach Wayne Schroeder will be retiring. To mark this departure, Schroeder was recently honored at the annual sports banquet for the AISD 2023-2024 athletes.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting last Wednesday, May 15 at the AISD Administration Building. A lengthy agenda was discussed, and action items were implemented.

The Big Bend Regional Fire Academy hosted by Terlingua Fire and EMS (TFEMS) held its first skills weekend this past Saturday and Sunday as part of a six-month academy. Seventeen fire cadets from across the region received instruction and hands-on experience on several skills pertinent to their training.