PET OF THE WEEK
Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Stretch, a handsome two-year-old ready to find his new home where he can be the perfect cat. Come out to the shelter and visit with Stretch.
News
Judd reopens for visits
Judd Foundation recently announced that its spaces in New York and Texas will reopen to the public for guided visits on Thursday, July 22. Guided visits will resume at a reduced schedule with limited capacity so there is space for continued social distancing.
Fig will be okay despite mold
Dear Neil: I trimmed my fig, and found this moldy substance on one of the branches. I removed the entire branch.
Band summer practice schedule
The Alpine Fightin’ Buck Band will begin this year’s practice on July 31 from 1-5 p.m. at Alpine High school.
Helping those in need
Nonprofits provide a way for people to work together and strengthen community ties while fostering a spirit of volunteerism that allows residents to stand up for their neighbors and make a difference.
Sul Ross examines course offerings
In February Sul Ross State University then-Provost Dr. Robert Kinucan recommended to President Pete Gallego that he form the Academic Planning Committee based on fiscal challenges created by COVID-19, static enrollment, a budget shortfall, and declining state support.
FFA students attend convention in Fort Worth
Alpine High School FFA students attended the 75th State Convention in Fort Worth on July 5-6. Katy Jahn, Keilea Cheatham, and Gloria Skinner received their Lone Star degrees at the event.
Bringing folks closer to God
Paisano Baptist Encampment is a special place for family fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting under the Texas stars.
True Freedom
This past Sunday, Americans celebrated the independence of the United States of America. The 4th of July has become a day and symbol for celebration for freedom. The question becomes, how free do you feel on July 5th?
LOOKING BACK
July 22, 1971 Floating down the Rio Grande through Santa Elena Canyon are T.J. Loftin of San Antonio, Scarle Philips of Austin, Pam Gaddis of Alpine, and Roxanne Nunnally of Austin.
