December 2021

Boquillas revisited

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Boquillas Port of Entry in Big Bend National Park reopened Nov. 17 after 20 months of closure. Those with a passport or other approved documentation may cross into Mexico to shop, eat, and explore south of the border.
A child approaches diners hoping to make a sale at Boquillas Restaurant. Ernesto Hernandez (not pictured) is hoping a push for ecotourism will provide more sustainable, long-term opportunities for Boquillas residents.

Search for new superintendent underway

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A new superintendent to replace outgoing Alpine ISD Superintendent Becky McCutchen was on the forefront of the agenda during the Board of Trustees special meeting on Dec 2. Board Vice President Mary McCallister later told the Avalanche the board did not take any action after closed session, and a search will be underway for an interim superintendent.

Heard on the STREET

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Melissa DeLeon, Alpine: Yes - the tree, living room, and outside. Cesar Gallegos, Alpine.: I have not…lol.
Heard

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Dec. 10-12 Christmas Revival, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS

PET OF THE WEEK

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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Rosco, a four-month-old Shepherd mix and the sweetest, softest, calmest, most cuddly pup. What a great addition to any family! Rosco is neutered, vaccinated, and ready to go home today.
PET OF THE WEEK

Kids can contact Santa

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Youngsters will have a chance to contact Santa Claus at the North Pole by shortwave radio on Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 5-7 p.m.

Foundation announces nearly $2 million in grant awards

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Permian Basin Area Foundation recently awarded $1.917 million to nonprofit organizations serving West Texans during its fall grant cycle. The foundation resumed its regular competitive spring and fall grant cycles this year, after delaying last year’s spring cycle and focusing on emergency funding due to the immediate needs presented by the pandemic.

LOOKING BACK

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December 3, 1987 My two front teeth, my two front teeth…That’s what Kristen Martin is saying this December, but you can bet her wish list has a few items closer to the top than her choppers. Only three weeks remain until Christmas, and the Big Bend is beginning to feel and look a lot like Christmas.
LOOKING BACK