December 2023

Body Two of Alpine High School’s teachers are becoming “spies.” Mrs. Cory Cason and Mrs.

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Body Early voting for the May 6 general election is complete and Saturday is the last chance to cast your vote for the Single Member District 6 Trustee for the Alpine ISD school board, and for the Ward 5 Alpine City Council seat.

Body Jan. 1 Black-eyed Pea Off, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Terlingua Ghostown porch. Entry fees are $10 with peas due promptly at 2 p.m.

Body The Chihuahua Desert Research Institute, CDRI, celebrates 50 years in West Texas this year. CDRI was founded in 1973 by two Science professors at Sul Ross State University, Dr.

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Body The 80th Annual Big Bend Livestock Association stock show is set to begin Friday, January 12, but before the competition, comes the preparation, the shearing, and the weigh-ins. Thursday, January 11 is the big weigh-in day from 4 to 6 p.m.

Body 2023 is the centennial year for state parks in Texas, and parks across the state are hosting festivals and celebrations to commemorate this milestone. Locally, Davis Mountains State Park, located just northwest of Fort Davis is hosting their own celebration.

Body Alpine City Attorney Rod Ponton was honored on the floor of the Texas Senate on May 22 with a special resolution. This senate resolution SR 626 was co-sponsored by Texas senators Roland Gutierrez and Cesar Blanco.

Body Community leaders, and local, state, federal, and international officials were on hand for the offi cial ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Presidio International Bridge that is owned and operated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).