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Noyce Scholars present at science conference

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Sul Ross State University recently announced its Noyce Scholars who presented in Cave City, Ky., at the National Science Foundation’s Noyce Midwest Conference. Darissa Cervantes, Evelyn Perez, and Ashley Quinones, along with Dr.
Noyce Scholars from Sul Ross recently presented at the National Science Foundation’s Midwest Conference. Courtesy photo

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Jenica Portillo

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What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? I’m looking forward to playing sports as a senior, and definitely graduating. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I am involved in National Honor Society and Student Council, along with varsity sports.
Jenica Portillo

Pie crust cookies

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Pie crust is my favorite part of the pie. I know that may seem strange to some, but there is nothing better than a flaky, buttery pie crust to accompany whatever filling it surrounds. So, recently when I was given this recipe by my mom, I was super excited. These are quite frankly the easiest cookies you can make, and it only requires four ingredients. How can you beat this?
Pie crust cookies

Early voting ends tomorrow

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Early voting for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections will continue through Friday. All registered voters in all Brewster County precincts may cast their ballots early at the Judge Val Clark Beard Complex, 203 North Seventh Street in Alpine.

Baseball opens at home

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Fightin’ Buck pitcher Jeremy Dominguez takes a second to discuss the pitch with his catcher Iden Lujan at Alpine’s home opener Monday against Pecos. The Bucks lost the game, 10-1. Photo by Crystal Lujan
Baseball opens at home

New wine bar to open in Alpine

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A new Alpine wine bar will be ready to pour just in time for the spring break crowds, and this will not just be another place to grab a drink. Alpine Wine will feature a unique array of fine wines from all over the world in a chic downtown location.
Tom and Sharon Kelner stand outside Alpine Wine. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill.