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Body Photos from Alpine Avalanche archives at Archives of the Big Bend, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library, Sul Ross State University..

Body This happened not once but twice. At the end of the War of the Rebellion, officers who wished to remain in the Army and who served with volunteers, and there were many, were reduced in rank.

Body Dear Neil: Last winter’s cold almost killed my Chinese tallow tree. I had a tree service company remove all the dead wood three weeks ago.

Body November 5, 1998 Varsity Lady Buck Claudia Gallego passes the ball to the setter in last week’s district championship game against the Presidio Lady Devils. Alisa Keller covers in case of trouble.

Body November 17, 1988 The Alpine Lady Bucks, winners of the regional tournament in Lubbock last Saturday in a breathtaking match with Seminole, are in Austin today, tomorrow, and Saturday competing in the Final Four for a state Class AAA volleyball championship.

Body October 8, 1998 The 1998 Homecoming Queen’s Court. One of these AHS seniors will be crowned as Homecoming Queen at the Homecoming Football Game. Standing, left to right: Alisa Keller, Tammie Jimenez, Amanda Havens, Isela Leyva, and Dominique Fuentes. Seated: Arlene Garcia

Body October 1992 Alpine Buck Louis Espinoza breaks a tackle for a touchdown during last week’s contest against the Greenwood Rangers of Midland. The Bucks will return home to play Van Horn in their homecoming game at 8 p.m.

Body September 14, 1961 These Alpine High School majorettes will lead the Buck Band in between halves ceremonies at football games this year. From left are Judith Smith, head majorette, Linda Reed, Bonnie Uranga, and Donna Mueller.

Body It’s been many years since my last letter of public appeal through the Avalanche. If wearing a mask might help one child stay healthy, isn’t that enough incentive for the school board to put it on an agenda, discuss it, and vote?

Body If someone gets struck by lightning, tests positive for COVID, and is bitten by a rattlesnake at the same time, what is the cause of death? What is the result of vaccination? Child of 12: “Lightning because it’s quicker;” “Food reward.