September 2022

Body The Alpine cross country team will host the Big Bend Mountain Ramble mile high cross country race on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Kokernot Park. Races begin at 8:30 a.m., with the race order to be JV girls, varsity girls, JV boys, varsity boys, middle school girls, and middle school boys.

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Body Dear Neil: We have what we are told are ragweed and goldenrod that bloom along the creek near our house in falls when there is rain. These are photos from prior years. Will both of these cause allergies? Is there any way to get cities to control them?

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Body In Alpine on Sept. 27, a Midland man was sentenced to a total of 200 months in prison for possessing fentanyl and illegally possessing a firearm.

Body UT On Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. Alpine Police Department will sponsor its annual National Night Out at Baines Park at Fifth Street and Gallego. Brick Vault barbecue will grill hotdogs supplied by Porter’s Thriftway, and a J&C bouncers will be available for the youngsters.

Body This summer I was delighted to host a Barn Swallow family under the eaves of my front porch once again. I’ve always been envious of all my friends - both birders and non-birders - who have had swallows grace their homes, garages, and barns with nests.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Tigger, a handsome and athletic boy. A oneyear- old Catahoula mix, he gets along well with his friends in the play yard and loves to run. He is good-natured and likes attention, although he is not pushy about it.