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Afghan-deployed soldier sends greetings to father, grandfathers in Alpine
June 13th, 2013
By SGT. JESSI McCORMICK
TARIN KOT, AFGHANISTAN – Sergeant Leroy Granado, a combat medic with 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas Army National Guard, is currently serving with Combined Team Uruzgan at Multinational Base – Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Leroy Granado
Granado, a native of Alpine and a …
Fun with food at Alpine library
June 13th, 2013
ALPINE – A nutrition program for kids ages six and older will be held in the Community Room of the Alpine Public Library on June 15 from 10am-noon.
Join Ms. Amy from the West Texas Dietetic Association for books, games, crafts and an entertaining video. Kids will also prepare a nutritious snack to take home.
Medley to address historians
June 13th, 2013
FORT DAVIS – Bart Medley will appear at the Fort Davis Historical Society at 6:30pm Monday, June 17 at the Jeff Davis County Library.
“Bart has one of the finest wits west of the Pecos,” said society trustee Rick Draheim. “We look forward to his insights and anecdotes of the old inter-related ranching families.”
The event is …
East Side Play! Park expands with new recreation equipment
June 13th, 2013
Pictured are Kimberly Zapata, Jaden Nuñez, Charles and Martin Zapata.
MARFA – The East Side Play! Park looks better than ever. A team of 16 participated in this years Camp Design Build Adventure workshophosted by El Cosmico.
Proceeds raised by the Dersu Collective covered material costs. A new (very wild) basketball hoop, a huge …
Sul Ross LVN students achieve 100 percent pass rate on national exam
June 13th, 2013
ALPINE – For the 11th time in the past 12 years, graduates of the Sul Ross State University Vocational Nursing program attained a 100 percent pass rate on the national examination.
All nine members of the 2012 class passed the NCLEX-PN exam, required for licensure as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Class members were: Kristin Acosta, …
Catholic retreat officers named
June 13th, 2013
By ROXANN CHAVEZ
ALPINE – Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church’s 2013 ACTS director and co-directors were named at a recent organizational meeting.
(photo by ROXANN CHAVEZ) From left, Rita Gordon, co-director; Elidia Polanco, director; and Corina Ramirez, co-director.
Previous director Gloria Gordon handed her chairmanship to Elidia Polanco, who has organized an ACTS retreat …
ROMP hosts golf event June 22
June 13th, 2013
MARFA – Responsible Ownership of Marfa Pets (ROMP) is hosting a Putt for Pets Golf Tournament on Saturday June 22 at the Marfa Municipal Golf Course.
Proceeds from this event make ROMP spay/neuter programs possible.
Show your commitment to ending animal overpopulation and suffering in Presidio County by getting a 3-person team together and participating in the …
Golf tournament to benefit Glenn Garcia set for Saturday
June 13th, 2013
MARFA – The Marfa Municipal Golf Course will host a three-person-team scramble benefit golf tournament with all proceeds going to cover ongoing medical costs for Glenn Garcia. The tournament will begin at 9am on Saturday, June 15.
Registration is $35 per player. Golf carts are not included in the registration and are limited. Reservations for golf …
Marfa museum hosts Poindexter for talk on Cibolo Creek Ranch history
June 6th, 2013
MARFA – John Poindexter, Houston businessman, Presidio County ranch owner and historian will be the Marfa and Presidio County Museum guest speaker at Marfa’s Crowley Theatre on Saturday, June 15 at 4pm.
Poindexter’s presentation will chronicle the legacy of Milton Faver, among the very first Big Bend pioneers, and the foundation of his ranch on Cíbolo …
Presidio Aumenta su Infraestructura
June 6th, 2013
Por DIANA AGUIRRE ARMENDARIZ
PRESIDIO –Actualmente, la compañía Cadence Commercial Real State, agencia de bienes raíces ha iniciado un proyecto de tres locales en la ciudad de Presidio, dentro de las cuales se encuentra la tienda de ropa Melrose, la cuál cambiará su ubicación hacia el nuevo proyecto. “Estamos buscando inquilinos para rentar los nuevos …
