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Alpine to be featured at Texas Heritage Travel booth during state fair

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Over 24 days of the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 30-Oct. 23, more than 2.2 million visitors will attend from within and outside Texas. The state fair, one of America’s largest, longest, and most historic, provides a unique venue for the promotion of heritage tourism as a vitally important Texas product. Heather Yadon, tourism coordinator from Alpine, will be there to greet them for one of those days, highlighting the events and attractions that make Alpine special. Volunteers will help staff the Texas Heritage Travel booth in the GoTexan Pavilion next to the State Fair Wine Garden and close to the Cotton Bowl.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

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In what activities did you participate in high school? I participated in photography, graphic design, color guard, cross country, tennis, student council, and National Honor Society throughout my high school years. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? Although I had a lot of role models in my school years, Coach Gomez, Mrs.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Let your taste buds dance with this exciting casserole

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Kick up your tastes buds with this Texas Two-Step casserole, and you’re sure to leave the table satisfied. There is no stopping the flavor of this Tex-Mex extravaganza, and why would you want to. Let your mouth dance to the delight of fluffy eggs, savory sausage, spicy chiles, and gooey cheese that is sure to have you throwing your Stetson in the air and yelling yee-haw!
Let your taste buds dance with this exciting casserole

God’s call brings new pastor to Alpine

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It is always an exciting time when a new pastor joins a church, particularly in a small town where many attend worship services, and the congregation forms a close relationship with the pastor and his family.
God’s call brings new pastor to Alpine

County approves housing state prisoners

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Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 11, and commissioners approved a proposed jail housing agreement between Brewster and Ector counties as requested by Sheriff Ronny Dodson.
County approves housing state prisoners

End of life care a topic of concern for Big Bend

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The issue of care for an aging population is an important topic of discussion that is inevitable as loved ones near the end of their lives. While reaching old age is something to be thankful for, there are also concerns facing older adults, particularly in the Big Bend region where nursing homes or hospice facilities don’t exist.
End of life care a topic of concern for Big Bend

Cross country leads the trail at home

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Alpine Cross Country hosted 500 runners from 25 teams this past Saturday at the annual Big Bend Mountain Ramble at Kokernot Park. Alpine medalists include: Hatfield Cason 1st- varsity boys, the varsity boys team placed 3rd overall. Hope Dominguez 18thvarsity girls. Alan Navarrete 13th- JV boys, Raul Renteria-19th- JV boys. Colette Price-Fowlkes 8th- MS girls, Andynne Ramirez 19th- MS girls, Zane Perkins 17th MS boys. AXC would like to thank everyone who helped to make Saturday a great race day.
Alpine Cross Country Excels at the Big Bend Ramble that took place over the weekend. Alpine sophomore, Hatfield Cason, won the Boys Varsity meet with an incredible time.