January 2024

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W EEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Cookie. Cookie is the sweetest.

on the Our Avalanche reporter asked, “Are you a night owl or an early bird? ” .

Jan. 25-Feb. 21 Big Bend Area Softball Association Registration, Registration for the BBASA softball opened on Jan. 21 and will close on Feb. 21. Birth certificates, face masks, and batting helmets are required for all players. To register for T-ball or softball visit the BBASA Facebook page.

The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce recently held its second annual Gala on January 20. During the Gala, local business Wright Hardware Store received the Business of the Year award.

Fort Davis has welcomed a new executive leadership board for their chamber of commerce and visitor center. Manny Dutchover was elected as the board president along with Pam Knapen who will serve the board and chamber as Executive Director.

According to a the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, former Marfa ISD substitute teacher Sonya Conchita Murillo, 32, pleaded guilty last week in federal court to one count of production of child pornography.

A very important meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post building located at 650 E.

Calling all artists. Big Bend National Park (BBNP) is currently accepting applications for an official BBNP Artist in Residence. The residency will run for 2–4-week sessions during the months of July, August, and September. This opportunity is open to artists 18 years and older both amateur and professional. It is open to all mediums including but not limited to painting, sculpting, photography, music, fiber, writing, and performance. For more information and to apply visit https://www. nps.gov/.../artist-in-residence- program.htm

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