February 2025

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Body About the 14th Amendment Recently, a letter to the editor argued that the 14th Amendment could be interpreted to stop birth tourism, by considering the parents not under the jurisdiction of the US: local, state, and federal.

Manuel Gallego Ybarra

Body Manuel Gallego Ybarra, affectionately known as “Manny,” “Mel,” or “Popo,” was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at home on February 8, surrounded by his loving family.
Manuel Gallego Ybarra

Stacy Michelle Harrison

Body Alpine resident, Stacy Harrison, died January 23 at the age of 44. Stacy was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, and friend.
Stacy Michelle Harrison

Body discovered in Alpine Creek

Body Last Sunday afternoon, the Avalanche received a notice from the Alpine Police Department (APD) that the body of an unidentifi ed male was discovered in the 400 block of West Holland Avenue at the bridge over Alpine Creek. At approximately 1 p.m.
Law enforcement officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, and Alpine Police Department block off the left-hand lane in the 400 block of West Holland Avenue on Sunday after the body of an unidentifi ed male was discovered at the bridge over Alpine Creek. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Native Plant Society to meet

Body The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will hold this month’s program on Saturday February 22 at 1 p.m. in the AEP room of the Alpine Public Library.

Texas Capital Highlights

Body Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives in House A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported.