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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.

Big Bend National Park has always drawn visitors from all generations and from all over who seek to enjoy its rich biological and geological diversity, along with the natural beauty and historic preservation that keeps them coming back year after year.

The West Texas Chapter of Safari Club International has made a $5,000 donation to support an endowed scholarship at the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University. The endowment was set up by the West Texas chapter in 2014, and has been supporting students ever since.

The filing period for May 7 municipal election continues until Friday, Feb. 18, at close of business, and potential candidates can file only during that period.

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Feb. 1, and taxes led the discussion.

It was an exciting opening day on Jan. 29 for Little Dribblers basketball in Alpine as the first and second graders representing the Pistons get ready to battle the Spurs at the Alpine Elementary School gym. There were plenty of parents, family, and fans cheering in the stands as they dribbled their way to the win column. In the photo, Pistons players Lucas Valenzuela, Cooper Wilcoxen, Natalia Rosas, Maribel Rosas, Gerard Prieto, Mimi Adams, Jace Wilcoxen, and Jackson Lara. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Rena Gallego, Alpine: Dogs, because they have unconditional love, and they keep me company. I don’t have babies, so those are my babies.

Send your community events to editor@alpineavalanche.com. UPCOMING EVENTS February 3-4 First Baptist Church of Alpine is taking breakfast burritos to the teachers and staff at Alpine schools, and need volunteers.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Ida. She would enjoy a patient, loving household, and would benefit from extra love and attention so she can settle into a happy life. She appreciates relaxed living, and likes being indoors but is not against enjoying an afternoon under the shade on a cool patio.