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On Aug. 9 at the Manuel Payne softball field at Kokernot Park in Alpine, Alpine High School Class of 2021 graduate and accomplished athlete Aneesa Payne was surprised with a $1,000 check from the Big Bend Amateur Softball Association of Alpine. She was recognized for her dedication and work as a softball player, and recently as a successful first-year coach for the 10-12U girls.

Alpine ISD Superintendent Becky McCutchen on Aug. 9 announced that Lee Sanchez resigned from his position as high school principal on Aug. 6. Verl O’Bryant has assumed the role of high school interim principal, and will serve in this capacity until a full time replacement can be named.

Alpine Lion’s Club President John Sutterfield (center) last week presented a $500 check to Gina Wilcox and Letty Carrillo from Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend. The Crisis Center serves victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes in Brewster, Presidio, Jeff Davis, Terrell, and Pecos counties. Courtesy photo

It was a memorable night of dancing at the Railroad Blues in Alpine on Aug. 2 as the Doodlin’ Hogwallops closed out Viva Big Bend. The music festival was a huge success, and drew lively crowds enjoying talented Texas musicians and live bands. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

First United Methodist Church of Alpine welcomed a new pastor aboard, Rev. Stephen White, who has been serving the church since late June.

Alpine native and former Brewster County Clerk Berta Rios-Martinez is all smiles at a retirement celebration in her honor at the Alpine Civic Center on July 31. The party included dinner, dancing, and lots of cherished memories with family and friends who joined to commemorate Rios-Martinez’s milestone. She had retired last year, but coronavirus concerns precluded a party at that time. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Effective Friday, Aug. 20, the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library at Sul Ross State University will no longer be an authorized U.S.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Fred. Fred and Wilma are two perfect 5-month-old siblings, and they are kittens that rock! They love to romp, play and snuggle. Although Fred is the more outgoing of the two, Wilma does not let Fred’s personality get ahead of hers.