June 2026

A few years ago in our parish, we read a book by Eric Metaxas titled 7 Men (Metaxas later followed up with 7 Women and 7 More Men—apparently the market for such books is quite strong). In 7 Men, Metaxas surveys seven great men— George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, Pope John Paul II, and Chuck Colson—and distills from their lives key traits of leadership and character. I would recommend the book as a decent piece of Christian biography.

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If you’ve seen more joggers on the streets lately, they may be training for Fort Davis’ Coolest 5K in Texas, held July 4th weekend. For anyone who has thought about running a 5K but has not made it past the couch, the distance may be more approachable than it seems.

The Alpine Cowboys opened the 2026 Pecos League season with a roster full of new faces, but through the first week of play, rookie catcher Trevor Durr has already made one of the strongest early impressions.

David Eric Molinar, a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and cherished member of his Alpine community, passed away on May 11, 2026, just weeks before what would have been his 54th birthday. Born on June 3, 1972, in Alpine, David’s life was a testament to warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith.

Leroy Granado Baeza, 87, of Fort Davis and more recently of Dallas, passed away on May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on April 10 in Alpine, he was the beloved son of Dolores (“Lolo”) and Faye Baeza.