July 2025

Body December 21, 1951 – July 13, 2024 Helen was born in El Paso on December 21, 1951, to Elva and Ernesto Gallego, and passed away in Warmsroth, Germany, with her beloved ones by her side on July 13, 2024.

Body As the final fireworks faded from last week’s Fourth of July celebrations, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks turned their focus to a different kind of spark—igniting their push toward the 2025 football season.

Body The Alpine Cowboys faced a rollercoaster week of baseball as they battled through back-to-back series against the Pecos Bills and the Garden City Wind during a festive and competitive Fourth of July stretch. The week began with back-to-back losses to the Pecos Bills.

Body The Corpus Christi Army Depot proudly celebrated the Army’s 250th birthday by recognizing its artisans. Ervey Martinez, an Alpine native, is a Multimedia Imaging Specialist assigned to the depot’s visual information department, documenting the depot’s history through photography.

Body Theatre of the Big Bend celebrates its 60th anniversary of summer theatre with Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a musical of the classic fairytale. Cinderella opens July 5 and runs through July 20 at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine.

Body The Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all council members present, except for Ward 1 Councilor Richard Portillo, who was absent due to family business. The meeting was presided over by Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves.

Body The U.S. Border Patrol’s Big Bend Sector held a historic graduation ceremony on Friday, with its first-ever Horse Patrol Unit graduation ceremony at Sul Ross. Since its beginnings, the USBP has used horses in its operations.

Body The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.

Body Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com July 4 Alpine Annual Independence Day Celebration July 5 Theatre of the Big Bend, Opening night featuring “Cinderella” at the Kokernot Outdoor Theater.

Body Hunters, conservationists, wildlife managers, and landowners across Texas are invited to join TWA at one of eight regional Sportsmen’s Celebrations this summer.