June 2024

In an awe-inspiring display of baseball mastery, the Alpine Cowboys have stormed through the initial week of the Pecos League season, maintaining an unblemished 7-0 record. Their commanding pitching and explosive offensive capabilities have propelled them to the forefront of the league, leaving their opponents trailing in their wake.

.

.

.

As a proud “former” Buck, I find myself reflecting on the many gifts our school district has given me. From academic opportunities to invaluable life lessons, my journey through Alpine ISD’s three campuses has been nothing short of transformative. Today, I extend my gratitude for the countless experiences and memories I have gained from being part of this educational community. In Alpine ISD, from the moment you’re enrolled in school, you are taught kindness, generosity, and integrity. You are taught what it means to be a good student, friend, and kid, not only within the school but also within the town. As you grow, these characteristics are strengthened by the teachers who shape you, and then by the fellow students who surround you and have also been molded into good humans. Being a Buck in Alpine ISD means being given the tools and the opportunities to flourish and become the best version of yourself to contribute fruitfully to the real world you’ll one day become a part of, while also being given the time to make lasting memories.

The Big Bend Arts Council and the other businesses lost in the fire on May 26th would like to thank Jennifer Harrod, owner of Javelinas on Holland Gift Shop & Boutique, and her staff for the event last Wednesday night. They had an event scheduled already for a new product launch with their VIP group members that night, but, once they saw the flames on Sunday, plans immediately transformed into a benefit for those that they saw lose so much.

Rangeland conditions across the state vary as producers contend with an abundance of precipitation in the east, and little, if any, in the west, according to experts with Texas A&M AgriLife Extention Service.

As we are all well aware, we live in a consumer society, and as such, successful marketing is a critical component in the success of any product. The advertisement and marketing of beef to everyday consumers is no different, and the industry features a wide array of advertising strategies. However, as consumers, we often need to cut through these various marketing strategies and simply identify the product that will give us the most bang for our buck regarding palatability and satisfaction.

As June kicks off in Big Bend Country, the Big Bend Amateur Radio Club (BBARC) gets ready for its annual ARRL Field Day, which is a nationwide “ONAIR” event held annually. This year’s event is slated for June 22-23.