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As the 120-day deadline approaches, emergency medical service for north Brewster County and Alpine is still uncertain, but County Judge Eleazar Cano said a clearer picture should emerge by the end of the month.

It was a fun way to spend time with friends at the church work day at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine on Feb. 12. Alpine High School freshmen students Jaylynn Celaya, Masiela Miranda, and Hope Dominguez pause for a photo during cleaning duties. Many other volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning out closets, organizing material, and tidying up to get the Education Building ready for religious education classes again. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

There is a new preacher in town, and a warm, welcoming community at First Presbyterian Church of Alpine is excited for its new pastor, Rev. Bill Cotman.

Coach John Fellows spoke before Jayden’s signing. He ran down Canaba’s accolades, and he was most proud of his Academic All-District for three years and All-State his senior year, along with Buck footballers including Jaime Rodriguez, Derek Schwierjohn, Aiden Morrissey, Shaun Foster, and Jeremy Dominguez.

Editor’s note: In the contested races in Brewster County for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primaries, we asked the candidates a two-part question: What qualifications do you have for this position, and why do you think you are the best person for the job? Below are their responses.

People in the Presidio area can provide feedback on flooding they have experienced at their home or business to the Upper Rio Grande Regional Flood Planning Group at an open house-style public meeting in February.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 8, and an EMS update and City of Alpine recycling facility costs for the county drove the discussions.

The National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, and the FBI El Paso Field Office, Alpine Resident Agency Office, is seeking information from the public about a missing Fort Stockton man and child who were last seen on Jan. 28.

After serving the Sunshine House community for seven years, Executive Director Judy Ford stepped down effective Dec. 30, 2021.

Our Avalanche reporter asked, “What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?” Cheyenne Marta, Marathon: An Ode to Mom’s-’Twas the night before Valentine’s day when all through the house, my son was not stirring not even my husband. They were nestled in their beds while visions of candy and ranching danced in their heads.