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Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 10 and up for discussion as an information only item was a proposed designation to keep undeveloped lands at Big Bend National Park, about two-thirds of the park, as federal wilderness.

A classic Chevrolet pickup truck carries the flags at the 2022 Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 7 in Alpine. The parade was followed by a car show, vendors, food trucks, and other activities on Murphy Street. Photo by Sharon McClanahan

There is nothing like fun in the sun at an exciting local splash pad, ensuring that kids of all ages can cool off in the West Texas summer heat. This is where Alpine-based non-profit Big Bend Parks and Recreation for Kids comes in, enabling everyone - from toddlers to adults - to cool off at Kokernot Park.

All three of my children are grown, married, and have kids of their own. Parenting wasn’t easy and it wasn’t always fun, but raising our children was the most amazing long-term experience I’ve ever had. Raising them pushed my wife and I to our limits at times because of leading them to be godly, productive adults, and the problems that came along.

After clinching the second place spot in District 4 this season, the Alpine Lady Bucks faced off against the Littlefield Lady Cats in Big Spring for the Bi-District title. After a hard-fought game, the Lady Bucks fell at the hands of the Lady Cats by a final score of 14-2 in six innings.

This was the first year for junior high school golf in Alpine, and things look promising for the future. Six boys and six girls participated.

The Alpine High School golf teams completed their season this week at the regional tournament in Baird. On one of the toughest courses, they shot some of their best scores. No one will advance to the state tournament, but there were some great things that happened to build on for next year.

Head softball and volleyball coach Troy Canaba has been named assistant athletic director of Operations at Sul Ross State University. “I’m excited about the position,” said head Coach Troy Canaba. “I want to thank President Gallego and our athletic director Amanda Workman for the opportunity and vote of confidence.” Canaba will help oversee daily operations of selected sports programs and coordinate various administrative functions within the department. He’ll assist in fundraising efforts, public relations, alumni liaison, recruitment endeavors, and procurement of equipment, as well as provide input to strategic decisions that affect growth and maintenance of athletic facilities. “Troy has shown tremendous leadership inside the department,” said Athletic Director Amanda Workman. “His student-athletes experience success both on the field and in the classroom. This year, he expressed a willingness to join the administrative staff and he has been a great asset since joining.” Canaba has coached the volleyball team since 2017, leading the Lobos to the American Southwest Conference tournament semifinals in 2021. He has guided softball since 2016, picked up his 100th win during the current season, and has reached the conference tournament in each of the last five seasons.