September 2023

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Alpine Avalanche.

Dear Neil: I’ve had a bird-of-paradise plant for 10 years. Originally it was in the ground, but I have since planted it into a large pot. However, it has never bloomed. Is there something I can do to get it to flower?

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The Alpine Junior Bucks youth sports organization is announcing registration opportunities for both youth flag football and, for the first time in recent memory, youth volleyball as well. Registration for both sports is available for grades 1-6. Seasons for both sports are expected to start in October and run into December.

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Alpine High School’s David Baca has dominated yet another tournament and has kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a top finish. Baca competed at the Monahans Fall Invitational last Wednesday and took first place. Shooting a 74, just two over par, to out golf the other nine teams and 58 players entered in the tournament. Baca was the only participant from Alpine to compete against the schools of Legacy, Permian, Seminole, Andrews, Monahans, Midland High, Garden City, Greenwood A and B, and Odessa High.

This program allows paramedics and EMT’s to operate in expanded roles for the rural communities by assisting with public and primary healthcare preventative services that are non-emergency related. The BBRHD is also supporting a small rural health clinic in Presidio that will be managed by the Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

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