February 2024

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WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Finn. Finn and his brother Baxter came into the shelter on January 11, having been found near the city limits. We are still getting to know the pair, but from what we have gathered, they are pretty typical puppies.

Four of the Alpine Fightin’ Buck band students were named to the All-Region concert and symphonic bands recently. Representing Alpine in the All-Region symphonic band were Alyssa Barrón and Zöe Arredondo on saxophone and for the concert band Ryanna Pineada on trumpet and Megan Struthers on clarinet.

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Dear Neil: I need a crash course in oak wilt. What types of oaks are most likely to be affected? How can I know if my trees are in danger? What precautions can I take and who should I hire? When can I have them pruned?

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 Editor’s note: In the contested race for County Commissioner Precinct 3 in Brewster County for the March 5 Republican and Democratic primaries, we asked the candidates a two-part question: What qualifications do you have for this position, and why do you...

Candidate for County Commissioner Pct. 3 What qualifications do you have for this position? Having served as a city councilman and currently on the Alpine ISD school board, I have experience working with the public and those who elected me to those positions.

Editor’s note: In the contested race for 83rd District Court District Attorney for the March 5 Republican and Democratic primaries, we asked the candidates several questions. Below are the responses we received.