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In the early morning hours of Feb. 6, Alpine resident Brady Wilkins, 42, was killed in a single vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 67 about eight miles west of Alpine. Wilkins lost control of the 2016 Mazda Miata, and crashed head on into a rock wall. The vehicle overturned several times, ejecting Wilkins before coming to rest. Wilkins was wearing a seatbelt. Weather was clear, and road conditions were dry.

There are sure to be people out there who do not know what I mean when I say the other bean dip. Well, I am talking about hummus. One might think that hummus has nothing to do with beans, but it is in fact made from garbanzo beans. Yes, that oddly shaped, tan colored bean you find in a can on your grocer’s shelf is, when processed, hummus.

The Marfa Studio of Arts will hold a photography exhibition open to all residents of the Big Bend. Anyone may submit up to three works of any photograph medium including conventional, digital, polaroid, or alternative photographic techniques.

Are you stressed by the craziness of our times? Many find solace in what the Bible says about today’s disturbing trends. Jesus Christ promised to return for His own at the end of the Church Age.

What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? One of the things I’m looking forward to the most is my senior prom with my friends. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I’m the president for the Alpine FFA chapter, as well as a member of the National Honor Society.

It is that time of year again, one of the most anticipated days for Texas high school sports when the Texas University Interscholastic League launches its realignment day, held every two years. On Feb.

Early voting for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections starts Tuesday, and citizens will have many opportunities to cast their ballots. All registered voters in all Brewster County precincts may cast their ballots early at theVal Clark Beard Complex, 203 North Seventh Street in Alpine.

The Alpine Lady Buck basketball team shows off its banner and trophy as the 2022 District Champions. The girls bested Kermit Tuesday night, 53-44, and will play Denver City at Monahans on Feb. 14 in a bi-district championship game. Avalanche photo by Shelley Maroney