City Council cracks down on rentals
The Alpine City Council met on Tuesday, June 17, for its regularly scheduled meeting. All council members were present, and Mayor Catherine Eaves presided.
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Hospital District OKs Medical Enhancement funding
The Big Bend Regional Hospital District held its regular meeting on Monday at 4 p.m. in its Alpine office.
Centennial School reunites once again
The Alpine Centennial School, which, from 1936 to 1972, educated predominantly Hispanic students, will hold its fifth all-class reunion July 3-5. This educational hub of the Hispanic community has held reunions in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008.
AVFD graduates wildland firefighters
The Alpine Emergency Services Board held its regular meeting on Thursday. All board members were present, along with three guests: board bookkeeper Carole Causey, Brewster County Judge Greg Henington, and Mac Tucker.
Oaks especially vulnerable to sun scald due to thin bark
Dear Neil, This oak was planted a few years ago. Initially, it was diagnosed with sun scald. Despite measures to try to help it, it just seems to be going downhill. There was new growth when it budded out this spring, but now much of that has died back.
Council names Calderon interim City Manager
The Alpine City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday night to appoint an Interim City Manager after Megan Antrim, who was appointed to the position in 2022, resigned last week.
