April 2025

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The Alpine ISD will be hosting a health fair tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon in the Alpine High School cafeteria. The health fair is open to the public and those interested in attending should enter through the gym doors on Fighting Buck Avenue. There will be numerous local agencies and non-profits participating, including Big Bend Regional Medical Center, PCHS, Prescription Shop, Highland Drug, Lions Club, Sul Ross State University, Midland College, Alpine Police Department, Big Bend Family Crisis Center, Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Southwest Hearing Aid, Permiacare, Emergency Health Network, Senior Life Skills, Aliviane, Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Office of Border Public Health, OSAR, and the Texas Workforce Commission. All are invited to attend. For more information contact the Alpine ISD nurse, Gayla Owen at 432-837-7710 ext. 410.

The Brewster County Commissioners Court convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday at the Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine. Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presided over the session, and all commissioners were present except for Precinct 3 Commissioner Ruben Ortega.

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Thursday, April 10, promises to be a fun evening as the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute welcomes Bill Neiman as its guest lecturer for the spring 2025 Roger Conant Distinguished Guest Lecture. As the founder of Native American Seed, located outside Junction, Texas, Neiman has grown his native seed business into the premier site for native Texas flowers and grass seeds.

The Hotel Saint George and LaVenture restaurant is excited to welcome a new Executive Chef, Carlos Suarez, to the Big Bend community. With an impressive culinary background and a passion for innovative cuisine, Chef Suarez brings a wealth of experience and creativity to our restaurant. This exciting addition to the Hotel Saint George team marks the beginning of a new culinary journey for LaVenture. Chef Carlos Suarez is a native of Paraguay, where he began his culinary journey amidst his homeland’s vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions. From a young age, he developed a deep appreciation for cooking, inspired by the love of food ingrained in his culture. At 19, he relocated to Sydney, Australia, and his passion for cooking flourished even further. Over the past decade, he has honed his skills, working alongside incredibly talented chefs worldwide, mastering various culinary techniques and styles. From crafting simple yet delicious dishes to creating intricate and sophisticated plates, each experience has enriched his culinary expertise. Chef Suarez joins LaVenture with over eleven years of experience in the culinary industry. Chef Suarez brings his vast experiences to the area, where he debuts a menu with new flavor-forward dishes. “My cooking for me centers on care and attention, akin to family. Food fosters connections, memories, and unforgettable experiences,” Carlos Suarez The Big Bend community is invited to LaVenture, located inside Hotel Saint George. LaVenture is open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Experience the new menu items and meet the new chef.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche. com Upcoming Events April 12 Heirloom Preservation, 9:30 a.m.

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