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Bell retires, archives carry on

4 years ago By Gail Diane Yovanovich Managing Editor

Senior Archivist Melleta Bell had spent 35-plus years of her life devoted to historical resources for Sul Ross State University and the Big Bend communities. She retired last Sunday with a poignant goodbye at a party in her honor.

Senior Archivist Melleta Bell, now retired, stands among the collection at Archives of the Big Bend. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

County raises tax rate, approves budget

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Brewster County commissioners met on Aug. 25 at their regular meeting, then met again on Aug.

Back to school again!

4 years ago By News Staff

Kindergartner Eliana Chavez and fourth grader Adryan Chavez head back to classes at Alpine Elementary School on Aug. 23.

Historic ranch opens to hiking, agate hunting

4 years ago By Shawna Graves Contributing Writer

The historic Kokernot o6 Ranch traces its roots back to early 1800, and has largely remained off limits to anyone outside of its cattle operations or the occasional guided hunt since then. Sprawling between Alpine and Fort Davis at 108,000 acres, the ranch spans some of the most beautiful high desert country in Texas.

Showing off the find of the day, rockhound Fred Hall drove from Boulder, Colo., to look for large, quality agates at the Kokernot o6 Ranch with Take A Hike. Photo by Shawna Graves

Free gift

4 years ago By Mark Williams Pastor, Grace Christian Fellowship

Henry Ford said, “Ask a man what he wants, and he’ll tell you he wants a faster horse.” Ford produced horseless carriages in mass quantities. Soon a revolutionary way of travel emerged, and private ownership of cars swiftly swept across this nation and eventually went worldwide.

We’re ready for school!

4 years ago By News Staff

Parents Luke Hendryx and Emily Hendryx, a third grade teacher at Alpine Elementary School, pause for a photo with children Bristol, 2, and Brooklyn, 4, as they join in the fun at the Back to School Bash-Meet the teacher on Aug. 23 at the elementary school. Families of the students had a picnic on the front lawn where hot dogs and snacks were served to kick off the 2021-2022 school year. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Boys outdoor adventure troop takes off

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Combining outdoor fun while learning valuable life skills in a Christianbased environment is what drives the Holy Cross Anglican Church boys’ organization Trail Life TX Troop 0040. Fr.

Scouts of Trail Life TX Troop 0040 gather at Louis Traveland’s hangar at Alpine’s municipal airport on Aug. 17. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Guam man found guilty of abuse of a minor

4 years ago By News Staff

On Aug. 18 a federal jury convicted a Guam man for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor. According to court documents and evidence at trial, Damion Edward Cruz-Benavente, 29, was found guilty of one count of aggravated sexual abuse by force, one count of sexual abuse by threat or fear, and one count of sexual abuse of a minor.

Heard on the STREET

4 years ago By News Staff

Jimmy Morris, Alpine:: Walking into Mrs. Hobson’s class with my best friends and buttering her up so we could be her favorite students all year and not have to do homework. It didn’t work. I got stuck with a lot more homework than everyone else.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

4 years ago By News Staff

What activities were you involved in during your senior year? I was a girls’ state UIL delegate alternate. Who was your most influential teacher or coach through high school? Coach Mo.