August 2024

Struggling in your everyday life? Well, there is hope that is found in Jesus Christ. He tells us in John 15 that if we abide in Him, He will abide with us: “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” We must come to the realization that we can do nothing outside of Him. He is asking us to abide in Him because it is our choice. Once we agree to surrender to Him, then He will fulfill His promise to be in us by His Holy Spirit that will guide and direct us constantly.

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A small group of the Alpine High School Cross Country team traveled to Jim Ned this past weekend to compete in the Warpath Invitational. Three members of both the boy’s and girls’ teams represented Alpine at the meet.

Dear Neil: My redcedar tree started off with one branch that looked like it was dying, and since it seems to have spread. Any idea what this could be? I would almost guarantee you that it’s the work of cedar bark beetles.

WEEK Meet Moon Pie. This sweet little tabby was found as a stray with her two siblings in Alpine.

UPCOMING EVENTS Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com August 24 Alpine Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to Noon at the Alpine Visitor Center 106 N.

This Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is in the books, and took place recently, with 12 adult ranch teams and 10 youth teams. The Lochhead Cattle Co.

Marathon Public Library is partnering with TransPecos Banks to provide all school supplies needed by students and teachers in the Marathon Independent School District (MISD) for the 2024/2025 school year, according to Dara Cavness, Marathon Public Library Director. Marathon Public Library began its schoolsupply program for MISD in 2016. Since that time, the library has partnered with businesses, foundations, and individuals in an effort to support the school district while also helping students and their families. “We are grateful for our partnership with TransPecos Banks and its financial support to help make this program possible in the 2024/2025 school year,” said Cavness. “Thanks to TransPecos Banks, we are helping build a strong foundation for a successful school year for both students and teachers. As importantly, TransPecos’ gift helps ease the ‘back-toschool’ financial burdens on parents and teachers.” The library will deliver over $5,000 of supplies to all students and teachers. “Each year, the bank looks for ways to help and give back to their local communities,” said Johanna Wells, the Deposit Relationship Development Manager at the TransPecos Banks, Alpine branch. “We are excited to collaborate with Marathon Public Library and help support the students and teachers at Marathon ISD,” said Wells. “It’s a wonderful way to foster learning and help ensure educational success for all Marathon students.”

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