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West Texas and the Big Bend are known for their starry night skies, made possible in part by ongoing efforts to preserve them. Recently, McDonald Observatory and the non-profit organization Texan by Nature recognized the efforts of Catalyst Midstream Partners, a joint venture between Howard Energy Partners and Devon Energy Corporation, to reduce light emissions at their County Line processing plant near Orla.

In the July 14 issue on page 1, the name of the new City of Alpine building official is Andrew DeVaney. Council, Ward 1, Judy Stokes and Council, Ward 5, Jerry Johnson did not voice full support for raising the proposed tax rate. City Attorney Rod Ponton recommended a small tax increase annually.

Would you be interested in joining an adult sports league locally if it were offered? Daulton Beam, Alpine: Yeah, of course, something like flag football. The more in the community, the better, and the healthier.

The City of Alpine will present the 2022 #AlpineTXPhoto Contest. This is the contest’s 12th year, named for the #AlpineTXPhoto hashtag that can be used to browse hundreds of previous contest photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

All registrations will take place at Alpine Elementary School. On Tuesday, Aug.

Marfa Live Arts in association with Marfa Chamber of Commerce will hold auditions Sunday, July 31, from 6-8 p.m. at the USO Marfa Visitors Center for “Juice Joint Criminal” by Caitlynn Almance.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Deano. He is about seven weeks old, and ready to find a happy home. Kittens do very well if adopted in pairs, and there are plenty of great companions who could join Deano in your home.

Children of all ages enjoyed dancing, games, and many more fun activities held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church’s Team Jesus bible camp held on July 25 in Alpine. The week-long kids camp will continue until July 29, and is open to kids in pre-k through sixth grade. Alpine High School students and an adult volunteer monitored the camp held at the church parish hall. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill