October 10, 2008

BACK IN TIME – This Model A Ford, one of more than half a dozen vintage Fords, passed through Sanderson and Marathon this week. Seen in the background are the Glass Mountains. The cars from the Victoria Model A Club were headed to Fort Davis for a short stay.  

ROLLBACK – Bill and Joan Carlisle voted on a successful rollback at Marathon High School this week. Voters approved a 13-cent hike in the school tax rate to provide about $80,000 more for school operations.

MISS RODEO – Amanda Renfro of North Richland Hills, left, was crowned 2008 Miss Rodeo last week at Sul Ross State University. The 2007 Queen Ashley David Kaufman congratulated the new queen. She was named at the 63rd annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association event at SALE arena.

ROAD CLOSED – State Highway 170 remained closed between Lajitas and Presidio this week because of extensive storm damage. Texas Department of Transportation crews are at work every day, including weekends, to repair the extensive damage as soon as possible. “We want to ensure that the roadway is safe for the traveling public prior to reopening,” Alpine Area Engineer Chris Weber said.

ROAD WORK – Texas Department of Transportation crews have a big job trying to rebuild State Highway 170, also known as the River Road. Flooding along the Rio Grande has closed the road and it is expected to remain closed for a long time. The road has been closed for several weeks between Lajitas and Presidio.

Susan Combs
THREE IN A ROW – Mikail Davenport, of Austin, was the first to roll across the finish in the M2M last year.  He has won the event in hand cycles for the previous three years.  The M2M celebrates its sixth running next week.

PINT-SIZED PEP SQUAD – Sanderson Pep Squad members from left, Kylie Dominguez, Katie Jahn and Landry Lowrance lined up to cheer at halftime Friday in the Homecoming game between the Sanderson Eagles and the visiting Buena Vista Longhorns. The Pep Squad is made up of future cheerleaders.

Shirley’s Burnt Biscuit
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BRIDGE OUT – The State Highway 349 bridge over Big Canyon, between Dryden and Sheffield, has been closed for more than a week but  should re-open this weekend – barring unforeseen difficulties. Heavy rains Sept. 10 and 11 caused significant damage to the approaches, particularly eastbound. There was damage to the bridge at Independence Creek and other road surfaces.