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In an unusually short meeting, the Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers with all council members in attendance. The council heard no public comment nor any comments on the two items listed on the agenda for public hearing.

The Sul Ross Rodeo Team was back at it earlier this week as they competed in Fort Worth for the first rodeo of the spring season. Head Coach C.J. Aragon said this is a great opportunity for these young competitors because they will get to compete during the same time the professional rodeo is going on.

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Editor’s Note: All responses are the sole opinions and positions of the candidates themselves and these were the only candidates that responded to the questions sent to them by the Avalanche. Candidates for County Democratic Chair Mary Bell Lockhart (incumbent) vs Holly Blankenship (Blankenship did not submit a response by press time) MARY BELL LOCKHART Why are you running for office? The office of Democratic Party County Chair is on the primary election ballot every two years, whether or not they are opposed.

“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American writer, poet, philosopher, and lecturer While putting these words together on Saturday, I was keeping an eye on the weather. Admiring nature’s icy artwork.

The Brewster County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at 9:30 a.m. in the commissioner’s courtroom. Precinct 3 Commissioner Ruben Ortega was absent, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Mo Morrow was delayed after someone ran through his fence in Paisano Pass, where loose cattle posed a potential danger to motorists.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its annual school board trustees appreciation dinner last Wednesday, January 21, at 5 p.m. in the Alpine High School cafeteria before tackling district business in the band hall. Ag teacher Doug Fox and students prepared and presented the meal. Board trustees Josh Cross, Nicki Ahrens, and Joe Portillo were absent.

For those who follow professional rodeo, and most especially team roping, the name Turtle Powell is likely quite familiar. Powell grew up in Alpine, the son of Richard Powell, a retired Ag teacher at Alpine High School, and mom, Linda Powell. He now calls Stephenville home with his wife, Molly, and his two children.

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