November 2021

Large numbers of visitors historically travel to Big Bend National Park during the last weeks of November. As travelers seek out Big Bend for a Thanksgiving escape, the park will see significant increases in visitation.

The City of Alpine announced the winners of the 2021 #AlpineTX- Photo Contest. Free and open to the public, the contest closed to entries on Sept. 30. The 11th annual photo contest saw 400 photographs entered by 119 photographers.

Alpine Lions Club last week presented a $500 check to Food Pantry of Alpine. In the photo, Hugh Garrett, Lion Avi Rangra, Rob Matthews, Lion John Sutterfield, Jan Moeller, and Tony Sforza. Courtesy photo

Alpine High School graduate and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Taylor Moore was the featured speaker at Alpine ISD’s salute to veterans on Nov. 11 at Buck Stadium. A large crowd attended the tribute that included songs and poems by students from all three AISD campuses.

Out West Feed and Supply owners Kim and Justin Claiborne are headed to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, and they couldn’t be more excited. The National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev., will take place Dec.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Hank, a five-year-old terrier mix who loves exploring outdoors, then coming back to find a lap where he can be spoiled rotten. With soft petting on the head and patience, he will show his true side.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

Mary Anne DeBarbrie, Alpine: I’ve never been to it before, so I’m looking forward to it. I just moved back here two years ago.

For those with political aspirations, the filing period for the March 1, 2022, primary is underway. The filing window opened Nov. 13, and will close Monday, Dec. 13. Potential candidates can file only during that period.

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 16, and illegal gambling and coin operated machine establishments generated plenty of discussion.