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Emmet and Miriam McCoy Building opens next weekend

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The grand opening of the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building, the new addition to the Museum of the Big Bend, is set for June 23-24. Located on the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine, the Museum of the Big Bend is excited about the addition of the new McCoy Building to their space.
The Tom Lea collection of “Western Beef Cattle” on display in the new Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building; an addition to the Museum of the Big Bend. Courtesy photo

Cowboys falter vs. Roswell, sweep Austin at home

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The Alpine Cowboys began their 2023 season with a series loss on the road to the Roswell Invaders May 31-June 2. Alpine started Syracuse, New York, native Dom Spinoso on the mound for opening day. Spinoso tossed 3.2 innings, walking five and striking out eight batters.
Cowboys second baseman Alex Canty slides into home plate during the Cowboys’ 10-1 win over the Austin Weirdos at Kokernot Field Saturday, June 3. Photo by Julie Meyers