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Join Museum of the Big Bend for a weekend of celebration of the Big Bend ranching community. The exhibit “Fred Darge Paints the Big Bend and Beyond” features 40 works by German-born Dallas artist Fred Darge.

As a research scientist, educator, mother, and lifelong spouse of a law enforcement officer, I’ve learned that life will always put obstacles in your way, and I’ve learned how to successfully deal with them.

I, Amit Rangra, want to be your mayor. With more than 15 years’ experience serving our community, having worked with four mayors, and been appointed to many committees.

My name is Elpidia Lujan, and I am a candidate for the Alpine ISD Board of Trustees, District 7. I have been married to Zeke for 52 years. We have five sons who graduated from AISD - Mario, Oscar, David, Noe, and Lorenzo. We’re very proud of their accomplishments.

I have 15 years of classroom experience as a certified special education teacher, with four years in Fort Davis, 10 years in Alpine, and one year in Marfa. The experience as a certified classroom teacher gives me the knowledge to know what the teachers are needing to help them be successful. This allows me to make informed decisions to support our teachers and staff.

Alpine Historic Association and Sul Ross State University Theatre Program announced the return of Alpine Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday, April 22-23 at 8:30 p.m. Tours begin at the Reata Restaurant, where guests receive a complimentary “spooky” drink.

Happy Easter to you all. By the time this is published, we will be entering the first week of Easter season. We have just concluded Lent, a season of 40 days commemorating Our Lord’s 40 days of temptation in the wilderness in anticipation of the Resurrection.

Early voting for the City of Alpine and Alpine ISD Board of Trustees starts Monday, and voters will also have to make choices on two proposed Texas constitutional amendments. For the city, school teacher Catherine Eaves and Alpine businessman Amit Rangra will face off in the mayoral race to take Andy Ramos’ seat when he terms out in May.