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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

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.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck boys and girls tennis teams both won District championships on April 4 in Fort Stockton. Courtesy photo

City discusses illegal gambling

5 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Dark skies were once again in the forefront at the City of Alpine council meeting on April 20. City Manager Erik Zimmer referred to House Bill 4305 and Senate Bill 2133, proposed legislation that would allow the use of hotel/motel occupancy tax funds to help support dark sky initiatives.

CBP announces March statistics

5 years ago By News Staff

U.S. Customs and Border Protection on April 8 released operational statistics for March.

On April 13, U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector agents near Marfa apprehended a group of individuals illegally present in the U.S.

Some trails at park to reopen this week

5 years ago By News Staff

With increased success in fire containment and no growth in fire acreage, firefighters at Big Bend National Park have changed the focus from fire suppression to rehabilitation of damaged areas. Where the fire burned hot and any control lines were created, the ground can become channels for erosion if left unrepaired when summer monsoons come.

Disaster recovery virtual seminar coming up

5 years ago By News Staff

The Far West Texas Disaster Recovery Virtual Seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This seminar is unique in that six county extension agents in West Texas have come together to put this program on for ranchers, farmers, and stakeholders within the agriculture industry in West Texas.

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