January 2023

According to Alpine Police Chief Darrell Losoya, APD officers were dispatched to the East Dollar General located in the 1300 block of East highway 90, in reference to suspicious persons on Friday night, Dec. 30 at about 8:13 pm. As the officer attempted to make contact and identify the persons, the vehicle fled and evaded the officer. The vehicle drove to a dead end and the passenger evaded on foot. The driver was arrested for evading arrest in a vehicle and for failure to identify as a wanted fugitive. The driver was identified as 29-year-old female, Seneca Nelson from Spring, Texas. She was wanted from Arkansas.

On Christmas day, the City of Alpine was tasked with repairing a main water line that runs in front of the federal building on north highway 118 at the edge of town. According to Alpine City Secretary Geo Calderon, around 2 p.m.

Jan. 21 Living with Black Bear in West Texas, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at The Bunkhouse at Bad Rabbit Café, Terlingua Ranch and 2-4 p.m. at the J.W. “Red” Patillo Community Center in Study Butte. Seminar hosted by Borderlands Research Institute and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Squishy. Squishy is just that squishy and cuddly. He was surrendered recently, through no fault of his own, and is looking for his new home. He is dog-friendly and kidfriendly, according to his previous owner. This guy does great on a leash and enjoys playing Frisbee. Squishy is also very well house-trained.

LOOKING BACK

Dear Neil: Please explain why wildflower seeds should be sown in the fall instead of in March. I save the seed from my frozen lantana, Turk’s cap, and salvia as habitat for wildlife.

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In what activities did you participate in high school? I participated in baseball my junior year, and even though I had surgery on my knee, I learned a lot and made some great friends. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? Mrs.

What was the first thing that God called into existence? It is found in Genesis 1:1 – 4, “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.” We are aware of the need for light in our everyday lives, such as its use in photosynthesis and food formation, the production of Vitamin D, correct vision, temperature control, the production of energy, and much more. These are all physical uses, but our need for light in a spiritual sense is even greater.

HEAD OVER MEALS TOM DOUGLAS In my mind, er mouth I can taste this dish as I write about it. Hearty meat, smothered in a silky mushroom laden gravy and it all piled high on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.