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Visit Alpine, Texas brought home four awards in the inaugural Texas Travel Awards. Launched by the publishers of Austin Monthly, San Antonio Magazine, and Texas Music, the awards set out to celebrate the top travel destinations and attractions across the Lone Star State in a year when the travel industry is working hard to bounce back after significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Mexican national was sentenced last week to 115 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the U.S., and to 60 months for transporting illegal aliens in the U.S. According to court documents, Juan Luis Mendoza-Iturralde, 39, a former Mexican soldier, pleaded guilty to one count of transporting illegal aliens and one count of illegal reentry into the U.S.

On Sept. 24 the Rio Grande Council of Governments held its annual meeting where its general membership approved the organization’s Annual Work Program and Budget of $8.88 million. The general membership also approved an installation of officers and directors.

The oldest intact structure in Big Bend National Park is getting much needed protection thanks to a preservation project funded by Big Bend Conservancy. The Alvino House, located in the Castolon district on the southwest side of the park, was acquired in the 1960s at a time when sentiment favored preserving historic structures.

All are invited to attend a reception designating the Jeff Davis County Library as a Literary Landmark, and recognizing the late author Lonn W. Taylor on Friday, Oct.

The Marfa Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Marfa Film Shop on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 am.

Attracting highly qualified teachers has always been a hallmark with Texas school districts, and thanks to House Bill 3 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019 and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, that dream may become a reality for Marathon ISD thanks to the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

Fall weather is just around the corner, and that brings more vacationers who are looking to explore all the Big Bend has to offer. Alpine Bed and Breakfast is a charming, historical home that combines an extraordinary vibe from years past, but also offers modern day luxury with more than just simple accommodations and a place to sleep.