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Runners of all ages and skill levels paused for a photo outside Kokernot Field for the Alpine o6 Cowboys annual Home Run 5K and 10 K held outside the ballpark on June 11. Participants received a hand-made medal courtesy of local artist Pauline Hernandez, as well as other prizes after the popular event. Photo by Kristin Cavness

June 16, 1977 SCS district representatives attending a meeting at Range Science Building, Sul Ross University, Alpine, Saturday, were Joe Antilley, president of Texas State Board of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; Kenneth Kuykendall, president of the Texas Association of SWCDs; and Rex Ivey, chairman of Big Bend Soil and Water Conservation District.

Dear Neil: We bought a redbud tree while it was blooming. When it leafed out, its leaves were burgundy, but now that we’re into summer the leaves have taken on a dark green cast. Is that normal? I really like the burgundy.

One of my fondest memories growing up was my grandmother’s pistachio cake. I do not recall where she came across the recipe, but all I remember is that it was delicious. Years later I asked my mom if she had the recipe, or if she would make me one. She claimed she had no idea what I was talking about, but I distinctly remember her making the same cake. I think she just did not feel like baking. Which I can completely relate to.

On Sunday, July 3, First Presbyterian Church in Marfa will host a Community, Music, Connection celebration from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to all.

Morrison True Value co-owner Lucy Ward pauses with True Value employees during the traditional Great Grill Sale held on June 11 in Alpine. Ward served up free hot dogs for customers as they browsed the great selection of favorite brands and popular models for gas, charcoal, and pellet grills at special sale prices. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently released operational statistics for April for the southwest border.

There will be a mental health presentation at Alpine Public Library on Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m. All are invited to get informed and trained.

Alpine o6 Cowboys players Jose Orta, Ridge Walker, and Alex Canty, along with Alpine resident and Cowboys fan Payton Tays, pause for a photo outside Kokernot baseball stadium during the Cowboy Up! Home Run 5k and 10k held on June 11. The Cowboys players cheered on the runners who participated in the annual tradition. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Members of the Big Bend Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national amateur radio Field Day exercise on June 25-26 from 1 p.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday at North Double Diamond clubhouse. The clubhouse is eight miles south of Alpine just over Big Hill at 46590 U.S. Highway 118.