July 2, 1981

Michelle Pallanez was recently selected mascot for the Alpine Buck cheerleaders.

July 30, 1981

The 1981 Little League champions are the Lightning Ranch from Marathon. Back row, Eric Mehringer, Jesus Estrada, Adolfo Garcia, Michelle DeLeon, Octavio Frausto, Pete Martinez, Salvador “Speedy” Sanchez; front row, Adolfo “Fito” Garcia, Ublado Sanchez, Ivette Sanchez, Yvonne Schodts, Joe Garcia, and Matthew Estrada. By Barbara Richerson.

July 2, 1981

Chris Little, Karen Morrow, Duncan Parrish, and Carol Hicks prepare for the opening of “A Golden Fleece” during Fort Davis July 4 activities.

July 9, 1981

Going to a fire? Naw, just enjoying the Alpine July 4 parade.

Photos from Alpine Avalanche archives at Archives of the Big Bend, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library, Sul Ross State University.