June 2026

SALE awards $60,000 for BRI scholarships

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The San Antonio Livestock Exposition (SALE) has awarded $60,000 to the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University to support four graduate student scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year, continuing a 15-year partnership that is training the next generation of natural resource professionals.

Texas Capital Highlights

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Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two calves in South Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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June 11-September 27 Alpine City Pool, open Noon to 7 p.m. June 12 Davis Mountains State Park, 4 p.m.
Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com

A healthy snack to curb those cravings

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When those cravings hit, oftentimes it’s common to turn to chips, cookies, or candy, none of which are good for you. In other words, a little goes a long way, but as the Lays potato chip company markets, “Nobody can eat just one!” This could lead to all sorts of issues down the road.
A healthy snack to curb those cravings

LOOKING BACK

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Alpine Avalanche Photos from the Alpine Avalanche Archives at Archives of the Big Bend, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library and Portal of Texas. .
June 31, 1988 – Seven-year-old Ty Moreland is out for the season with a broken toe and has to watch his JBS teammates in Alpine Baseball League action from the bench.

ALPINE COWBOYS BASEBALL

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Jun 11-12 Roswell vs Alpine 6:30 p.m. Jun 13 Pecos vs Alpine 6:30 p.m. Jun 14 Pecos vs Alpine 3:05 p.m. Jun 15 Garden City vs Alpine 4/6:30 p.m. Jun 16 Garden City vs Alpine 6:30 p.m. Jun 18-20 Alpine @ Blackwell 6:30 p.m. Jun 21-22 Alpine @ Garden City 1:30/6:30 p.m. Jun 25-27 Alpine @ Tucson 7 p.m. Jun 29 Roswell vs Alpine 4/6:30 p.m. Jun 30 Alpine @ Roswell 6:30 p.m.