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PET OF THE WEEK

Body WEEK Alpine Humane Society’s Pet of the Week is Yuri. Yuri is an adorable and shy kitten, about six months old. She loves to be held and cuddled. She enjoys chasing a feather wand as well as playing with toy mice. She also enjoys naps on your lap and will purr you into oblivion.
PET OF THE WEEK

Seepage on trees indicate decay

Body Dear Neil: My eastern redbud, albeit, leaning, seems to be healthy and has bloomed for several years. I noticed this spring that it has an area that is moist and weeping on its trunk. Should I be concerned enough to seek a diagnosis and treatment?
Seepage on trees indicate decay

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Body In what activities did you participate in high school? I was a member of the marching band, so I spent a lot of time at football games. I am also in solo and ensemble in band and I will be playing tennis soon.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

One pot andouille pasta skillet

Body If you are looking for a one and done meal, that is full of flavor, easy to make, and dissimilar from your usual fare, this one pot meal is what you’re looking for.
One pot andouille pasta skillet Photo by Kara Gerbert

New executive director named for The Chinati Foundation

Body The Board of Trustees of The Chinati Foundation/ La Fundación Chinati has announced the appointment of Caitlin Murray as its new executive director. Murray was previously director of archives and programs at Judd Foundation, where she has worked since 2008.
Caitlin Murray

The local way of the feast

Body Thirty or so years ago, Alpine had numerous food options to choose from. Times have changed, and the option of sit-down dining is almost non-existent.
Visitors to town dine al fresco during last week’s spring break.

Sul Ross theater department still going strong

Body The Sul Ross State University theater department will present a new play this week. Beginning tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m., the first performance of Silent Sky will be held in the Marshall Auditorium on the Alpine campus.
Members of the cast for the upcoming play Silent Sky are pictured here during rehearsals. Cast members are Jenna Reyes, Yaritza Corona, Olivia Pertuso, Jaina Brooks, and Justin Hinton. Courtesy photo
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