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Gagosian in Basel, Switzerland began exhibiting a series of works by Donald Judd on June 10. The exhibit will run until September 7.

HEAD OVER MEALS If I were to take a poll or place a bet, I would guess that most people out here in West Texas like a good plate of enchiladas. I mean, they’re right up there with tacos as being one of the best Mexican food options there is.

The Alpine City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m. Due to the large turnout of citizens, the meeting was held in the Alpine Civic Center because it exceeded the capacity of the council chambers. All council members were present and accounted for at the meeting.

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A pair of well-dressed students sit in a classroom, whispering to each other in hushed and urgent tones, shuffling papers, scratching down notes on legal pads, and looking through “the box.” Another pair of students sit across from them, waiting silently. The judge in the room waits as well, pen and paper with remarks at the ready. The students’ whispering stops as a timer goes off, one of them stands, crosses to a podium, clutching their papers, and clears their throat. After a moment to acknowledge the room, they begin to speak. Scenes like this take place every season in Texas UIL high school debate, one of the most renowned extracurriculars offered at the high school level. While it can seem daunting for parents or aspiring students to understand or get their foot in the door, debate is one of the most rewarding challenges an Alpine High School student can take on and is worth the work. Debate Coach Matthew Chavez believes that “competing against other schools’ top debaters creates a thrill that cannot be compared to academically.”

The Big Bend Regional Hospital District held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 30. The meeting was held at the Alpine Public Library due to debris and the smell of smoke still in their office because of the structure fire earlier in the week. Secretary Angela Juett was the only board member absent.

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Recent Alpine High School Graduate Clancey Newman has qualifi ed for the Texas High School Rodeo state finals Region II to be held in Abilene this week. Newman was set to ride on Tuesday night and will also ride on Thursday. The finals can be watched on the Cowboy Channel through Saturday. Britton Belcher, the grandson of local Alpine veterinarian Dr. Ray Allen, and his wife Terry Jean Allen also qualified in the team roping event.

Sul Ross women’s head basketball coach E.J. Lee Smith would like to remind the area youth basketball players that her summer basketball camp is right around the corner.

Alpine Avalanche.