June 2026

Before students can focus on reading, math, or the next assignment, they need something more basic: food.

July 2 marks the opening night of Theatre of the Big Bend’s (TOBB) production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! The musical is a Gen X creation of the 1990s, originating in Chicago under Theatre BAM.

Alpine Avalanche.

Dear Neil, I wish I had paid attention to your recommendation of building a raised bed vegetable garden. My tomatoes stood in water for three days recently during and after the rains. Then they began to wilt badly. I see odd knobby, root-like growths trying to start on their stems. What can I do?

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The Big Bend Amateur Softball Association’s (BBASA) All-Star teams traveled to Midland this past weekend to compete in the Texas Pre-All-Star Tournament. All Big Bend teams placed in the top four.

Alpine’s summer 7-on-7 football season came to a close this month after the Bucks were unable to secure a berth in the Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament, falling in both of their state qualifying opportunities.

Alpine native Stephen Wood, who owns Sky Island Culinary with his wife Elizabeth, happily shared his go-to recipe for a sweet ending.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com June 27 Far West Comic Con July 2-19 Theatre of the Big Bend-School House Rock July 3 Opening Reception for the Smithsonian Exhibit SPARK: Places of Innovation, at the Museum of the Big Bend July 3-5 Fort Davis Coolest 4th of July July...

BY STEPHEN WOOD FOR THE PEACH FILLING 2 pounds (about eight medium) firm, but ripe summer peaches, pitted and cut into roughly ¾ inch cubes (about 5 ½ cups) ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from one lemon 2 tablespoons of bourbon (optional) ¾ teaspoon of cornstarch Pinch of...