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Alpine Ambassadors welcomed a new Alpine business, the Desert Palette, on March 17 with a ribbon cutting and grand opening. Alpine Ambassadors Catherine Eaves, Judy Stokes, Eva Olivas, Ramon Olivas, Debbie Jordan, Sara Bow, and Berta Rios-Martinez join Desert Palette owner Sarah Freeman, Roger Freeman, and Julie Green with a welcoming reception.

On the night of March 15, a Brewster County deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a red Chevrolet Tahoe on U.S. Highway 188 about 40 miles south of Alpine.

Driving through scenic Big Bend National Park will soon be a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable experience. Crews have been working since January to clean, prep, and resurface all the park’s 120 miles of paved roads. Work will continue through April, and no road closures are expected, but park visitors may experience up to 15-minute delays.

John Davis, Alpine: Probably when the sun comes up, around 7:30 or 8. I usually make coffee.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Jaga, a two-year-old Tabby cat. His distinctive M marking on his forehead sits just above his eyes, giving him a bit of a scowl, but he’s a friendly guy.

Area residents can learn more about health, wellness, and related services during a community health fair on Saturday, March 26, from noon-2 p.m. at the Kelly Pavilion behind the Jeff Davis County Library.

Alpine Police Chief Darrell Losoya, Alpine Utilities Director Keith Sager, and Bucho Garcia of Alpine have a great time frying fish at the American Legion Post 79 fish fry on March 18. There were plenty of volunteers on hand to serve up fried fish with all the fixings, all to benefit Legion charitable activities in the community.

Ann Moore and Dixie Garlick of Desert Sky Quilters of the Big Bend show off one of many intricate quilts at the 10th Annual Quilt Show presented at the Sunshine House in Alpine on March 19. Plenty of visitors came by to look at the beautiful designs and vote on their favorites. The Desert Sky Quilters were excited to have their quilts on display again as the annual show was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID concerns.

March 10, 1988 Fort Davis Schools Superintendent Bryan LaBeff presented an award to the Fort Davis Lions Club for all its help and volunteer work at the schools. Wid McCutcheon accepts as Lions president.

Dear Neil: We have many daffodils that come up voluntarily each year, but we have very few blooms. Is there anything we can do to get more flowers? It probably has to do with the original selection of varieties.