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A must stop when visiting El Paso

3 months ago By Head Over Meals

When we talk about or visit El Paso, a trip never feels complete without great Mexican food. For us, when we’re in town, we always make it a point to meet friends at L & J Café, conveniently located right off the interstate.

Early voting concludes tomorrow

3 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Early voting for the March 3 primary continues through tomorrow, February 27, at the Val Clark Beard Office Complex located at 203 N. 7th Street.

Sul Ross nursing students find home at BBRMC

3 months ago By News Staff

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Big Bend Regional Medical Center has welcomed six new nurses to its staff in full-time and PRN positions from the Sul Ross nursing program. Pictured are members of the staff and the new nurses at a recent recruiting luncheon. In the back are Tricia Stieg, Yolanda Jurado, Serena Escobar (SRSU), Katherine Peace (SRSU), Nailea Gabaldon (SRSU), and Michael Cole. In front are Keith Roberts, Deliah Garza (SRSU), Megan Burley, Leslie Mendoza (SRSU), Kari Renfroe, and Jessica Brauch. Courtesy photo

FDISD selects new superintendent

3 months ago By News Staff

Fort Davis Independent School District announced the lone finalist for its new superintendent. During the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, February 9, Fort Davis ISD announced Jason Crow as the lone finalist.

Jason’s family includes his wife, Alyssa (also a teacher and coach), and daughters Mackenzie (6th-grade math teacher), Aylee (12th grade), Austin (11th grade), son Kynsler (7th grade), and granddaughters Aria (4) and Gianna (2). Photo courtesy of FDISD

First graders engage in hands-on learning

3 months ago By News Staff

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Alpine Elementary first graders recently designed and built their own animal habitats and learned the type of environments they call home. Courtesy photo

Legion celebrates Lent

3 months ago By News Staff

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The Big Bend Post #79 of the American Legion hosted a fish fry on Friday with the help of the Legion Auxiliary members like Judy Stokes and Sarah Gluck. Photo by J.T. Maroney

Branded in San Antonio

3 months ago By News Staff

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Wyatt Renfroe placed 6th with his Fine Wool Lamb at the San Antonio Stock show recently. Wyatt is a 6th grader at Alpine ISD and the son of Aaron and Kari Renfroe. Courtesy photo

Bucks finish district play with wins, look to defend Bi-District Championship crown

4 months ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team closed out the regular season in dominant fashion last week, rolling to backto- back wins over Anthony and Kermit to lock in second place in district and punch their ticket to the postseason Bi-District Championship game.