July 2025

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Student thespians took the stage at Marathon Elementary recently to perform Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Photo courtesy of Marathon Public Library .

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A Welcome Home Centennial School Reunion sign sits at the corner of South 10th Street and Avenue H here in Alpine, welcoming students, teachers, friends, and family for the 2025 Centennial School Reunion to be held this weekend.

The Alpine Public Library is in full swing with its Summer Reading Program. Thanks to local sponsors, this program offers prizes to its participants. Interested students can still participate with reading on Skins and Skulls, Wednesday, July 9, Patterns in the Sky on Friday, July 11, Hummingbirds and Birds on Wednesday, July 16, and Solar Viewing on Thursday, July 17.

The Brewster County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 24, for a regular meeting in the commissioner’s courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. Precinct 2 Commissioner Sara Colando was the lone member absent, with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presiding.

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The Texas Travel Awards recognize the top travel destinations in the state of Texas. These awards, made possible by Austin Monthly and Texas Music Magazines, highlight the places, businesses, and attractions in the Lone Star State that travelers love to visit when exploring Texas.

Last Thursday, the Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss topics that brought smiles and gratitude from staff across the board. The district has adopted a balanced budget for the 2025-26 school year and approved significant pay raises for staff across the district, a move made possible through a combination of new state funding, local innovation, and years of fiscal discipline.