News

Body It’s retirement time for well-liked and successful Alpine High School Band Director Chuck Wilson, who recently announced his departure after 20 years at the podium.

Body Callie Stech and Todd Peters were united in marriage on Nov. 20, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, Texas, with Pastor Casey Zesch officiating.

Body Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 14 and announced that District Clerk Jo Ann Salgado would retire effective Dec.

Body On Dec. 1 Border Patrol Big Bend Sector agents with the assistance of Big Bend National Park rangers apprehended a large group of undocumented non-citizens south of Alpine.

Body Early on Dec. 14 a Brewster County deputy observed a suspicious vehicle traveling north on U.S. Highway 118. Due to the large number of recent incidents involving individuals attempting to circumvent U.S.

Body The Alpine Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Family Crisis Center to boost their efforts in the community. In the photo, Lion Mac Tucker, Letty Carrillo, Tina Vega, Gina Wilcox, and Lion Vice President John Sutterfield. Courtesy photo

Body Our Avalanche reporter asked, “What was your most memorable Christmas/holiday moment? ” Stephen White, Alpine: When my Mom gave back the shark. I had given her a tacky plastic shark for Christmas.

Body Send your community events to editor@alpineavalanche.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Dec.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Zinnia, a very active young kitty. As a dilute calico, her coat is a beautiful mix of colors.

Body Jeff Davis County Library will hold a hummingbird quilt raffle benefiting Friends of the Jeff Davis County Library, a non-profit organization. Tickets are available and the quilt is on display at the Jeff Davis County Library, 100 Memorial Square in Fort Davis.