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Team roping at the S.A.L.E. arena in Alpine was just one of the many activities lined up for the Sul Ross State University annual exes weekend. Other rodeo events, a social, a golf tournament, and much more drew the alumni to town. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Viva Big Bend returns for its 11th season July 27-31 with live music in Alpine, Marathon, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Terlingua. More than 60 shows are scheduled, showcasing musicians featured from past years.

“And in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.” I have a dear friend and mentor, A.B. Lamido, an Archbishop in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

Sweet, sweet victory. That has been the anthem of the Alpine o6 Cowboys of late, and for good reason. As of July 9, the team is on a seven-game winning streak, and remains just three games back of the Garden City Wind for first place in the Mountain Division.

What activities were you involved in during your senior year? I did track and field, powerlifting, cross country, and color guard. Who was your most influential teacher or coach through high school? My most influential teacher was Mrs.

Famous for being the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, this year’s Great Texas Birding Classic raised $45,000 for projects to benefit birds and other wildlife. Celebrating its 26th year, the tournament has raised $1.1 million for on-theground conservation work to acquire, restore, and enhance wildlife habitat.

Alpine has a new onestop gardening and plant store, and unique gift shop wrapped in one. Owned by the Killingsworth family, El Papalote welcomed customers on June 11, and has taken off since then .