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U.S. Customs and Border Protection on July 16 released operational statistics for June.

Sul Ross Exes team roping champions Wiley Dabbs and Lloyd Coots hold their prize saddles with Vice President Jaime Velasco in the middle after the Exes reunion on July 23-25 in Alpine. Courtesy photo.

Our Avalanche reporter asked, “Do you think Alpine needs a noise ordinance?” Toni Huelsberg, Alpine: Honestly, I don’t believe so because we are such a quiet town that people kind of just respect others. Scott Cupp, Alpine: I don’t get really excited about that one way or the other.

Alpine High School registration will start soon, with freshmen registering on Aug. 10 from 9-11:30 a.m., and sophomores on Aug.

Helping landowners make the best decisions about how to effectively steward their properties is a key focus for the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University. That’s why BRI is helping to bring a special workshop to West Texas.

■ UPCOMING EVENTS July 31 Texas Music 5K fun run, 8 a.m. at Printco, 108 S.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Bell, a very tiny, superaffectionate three-yearold beauty who simply lights up at the sight of you. No matter where she is sleeping or hiding, this sweet girl will always come over to meet you at the door to receive some loving attention, and give you all her love and devotion. You will never feel lonely with Bell in your life!

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson hosted a meeting of the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officer’s Association on July 14 at Post Park in Marathon, in conjunction with the Association’s 50th Anniversary. The meeting was held at the Post Park and the Marathon Community Center, and included current and former sheriffs. In the photo, back row, Santiago Gonzalez, Jr., Terrell County; Mike Griffis, Ector County; Andrew Aguilar, Crane County; and Mikel Strickland, Ward County. Seated are Clint McDonald, Terrell County; Carl Williams, Brewster County; and Ronny Dodson, Brewster County. Photo by Teresa Huckaby