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Texas A&M working with Homeland Security

Body The disruption of the food supply chain during the first few years of COVID made Americans aware of how critical the ability to move agricultural products reliably, safely, and efficiently is, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts.
Members of the team from Texas A&M AgriLife, the USDA, and the Department of Homeland Security work together to protect the U.S. food supply chain. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Yezak-Texas A&M AgriLife

School bus involved in accident

Body Last week, the Avalanche was informed of a vehicle accident at the corner of 4th Street and Fort Davis involving an Alpine ISD school bus. The bus was being driven by Coach Villanueva according to information from the Alpine Police Department.

Last chance to vote in city election

Body This coming Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. is the last chance to vote for the seats on the Alpine City Council in both the general and special election. Registered voters may cast their ballots at the council chamber room at 803 W. Holland Avenue.

Alpine FFA installs new officers

Body The Alpine FFA installed new officers for the 2024-2025 year at Tuesday night’s FFA banquet. From left, Collette Sharron Sentinel, Riley Killingsworth- Treasurer, Kylie Maroney-Vice President, Kendyl Hardaway-President, Evelyn Smith-Secretary, and Sophie Janis Reporter.
Alpine FFA installs new offi cers

Texas poet laureates featured at library

Body A poet laureate rarely visits our remote region, but doubly exciting when two of them will be featured at the Jeff Davis County Library on Wednesday, May 8. Starting at 2 p.m., Karla K.
Alan Birkelbach

Still time for early voting

Body There is still time to cast your ballots during the early voting period for the City of Alpine’s general and special elections from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, tomorrow, as well as Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30.
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