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New signs provide info for tourists and locals

5 years ago By News Staff

Alpine visitors and residents may have noticed two new additions to popular spots around town – informational signs about the history of Murphy Street and the trails on Hancock Hill behind Sul Ross State University. The signs are recently completed projects by the City of Alpine in partnership with Brewster County and the university.

City of Alpine Public Works Director Eddie Molinar and Tourism Director Chris Ruggia stand with the new sign on Murphy Street. Courtesy photo

Gutierrez announces millions for schools in SD-19

5 years ago By News Staff

On May 12 Senator Roland Gutierrez (D-Bexar) announced the release of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or ESSER, funds from President Joe Biden’s recently signed American Rescue Plan. Around $887 million will be brought into Senate Dist. 19 counties to help public schools recover from losses in student learning and costs due to the pandemic.

University foundation has new board

5 years ago By Gail Diane Yovanovich Managing Editor

Continuing a saga that started in late March, Sul Ross State University Foundation board members recently resigned, and were quickly replaced. University President Pete Gallego’s Chief of Staff Mike Pacheco told the Avalanche the foundation would carry on as it had, but with a new board of directors.

Council cans Zimmer and Salas

5 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Fireworks came early this year at Alpine’s May 18 city council meeting, and freshman council member Judy Stokes lit the fuse. By the end of the evening, City Manager Erik Zimmer and City Secretary Cynthia Salas had been terminated, and City Attorney Sandy Wilson had resigned.

Fightin’ Buck proud

5 years ago By News Staff

Alpine High School Class of 2021 senior Zaydrien Alaniz and Fightin’ Buck proudly parade through Alpine on May 15 during the 2021 Senior Parents Car parade celebrating the graduating seniors. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Alpine old-timers play for love of game

5 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Everyone knows that baseball is more than just a sport. It’s America’s national pastime, from little ones learning the basics in Little League, to teens playing for school pride, to adults who just want to celebrate the love of the game.

The Alpine A’s old timers baseball team at Kokernot Field in Alpine. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Girls track wins championship in Denver City

5 years ago By Richard Simcox Sports Correspondent

The Alpine Track and Field Lady Bucks won the Area championship on April 15 at Denver City. Thirty total competitors will travel for the District 3A and 4A Regional championship. Besides Alpine, other teams competing included Friona, Brownfield, Denver City, Muleshoe, Lamesa, Littlefield, Tornillo, Anthony, Kermit, and Presidio.

Alpine High School sophomore Vanessa Rice runs in Denver City on April 15 for the Area championships. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Tennis teams headed for Regionals

5 years ago By Richard Simcox Sports Correspondent

Alpine’s boys and girls high school tennis teams are both champions after the District 4-3AAA tennis tournament on April 14 at Fort Stockton. First place individual awards were in order for the mixed doubles team of Derek Schwierjohn and Itzel Franco.