Proposed tax rate in the books for county
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Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 9, and approved the proposed 2022 tax rate, certified property values, and tax rate hearing dates.
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Marfa Lights Festival to celebrate 35th anniversary
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Marfa has always boasted a rich history and a vibrant arts community, and a much beloved festival is right around the corner, a place where Marfa residents celebrate a tradition every year during Labor Day weekend. This year the festival will be celebrating a special milestone - the 35th anniversary of its inception.
The easy snare
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Commitment. A powerful word. Obligation. A powerful word. Adversity. A powerful word. There is a strong link that binds commitment and obligation together. But that link is all too easily broken when adversity or inconvenience comes calling. People all too often give up when difficulty strikes. Adversity tests the resolve of one’s commitment. Adversity is the weight that builds character.
Cowboys wrap up regular season
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The Alpine o6 Cowboys ended regular season play with a sevengame home stand against the Austin Weirdos and Weimar Hormigas. Alpine took three of four from Austin, and dropped two of three to Weimar.
Cowboys thank host families
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On Aug. 1 at Kokernot Park before their final regular season game, the Alpine o6 Cowboys honored the many host families who took players into their homes for this year’s baseball season. Courtesy photo
The Cowboys playoff picture
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Alpine finished the regular season in second place out of eight teams in the Mountain Division with a 32-17 win/loss record. The Garden City Wind (36-10) finished as the Mountain regular season champion with the Trinidad Triggers (25-18) and the Roswell Invaders (27-22) taking third and fourth, respectively.
Fightin’ Buck Schedule
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FOOTBALL Aug. 5: Midnight Madness @ Fightin’ Buck Stadium - Midnight-2 a.m.
A new pavilion in town
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Alpine Ambassadors, along with Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves, Alpine council members Martin Sandate, Judy Stokes, and Sara Tandy, all joined in a traditional ribbon cutting to welcome the new Visitor Center pavilion with Center Coordinator Heather Yadon at the open house on July 28. The event featured live music, refreshments, Visit Alpine freebies, and door prizes, all to kick off Viva Big Bend weekend. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill
