News
New board partners city, county for emergency services
A new board, the Alpine Emergency Services Board, colloquially referred to as the Alpine Fire department, has been established to oversee the emergency services for the area. The seven-member board is made up of local citizens and is a joint effort between the city and the county.
More than 115 years of dancing at the Post
Marilyn Shackelford, 82, and a Marathon native, began dancing at the Post in 1945 at age four. Coincidentally, her first dance was with her long-time beau and husband Macky Shackelford, who was five at the time of their first dance.
DeHart named chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Sul Ross
Alpine native and Sul Ross instructor Dr. Kendra DeHart has been named as the new chair of the Behavioral and Social Sciences department at Sul Ross State University.
Holy Angels seeking donations
The Holy Angels Cemetery Association is seeking donations to repair water wells and to clean up the cemetery. This organization works to build community awareness and involvement in the upkeep and maintenance of the Holy Angels Cemetery.
Two fatalities in Big Bend park this weekend
According to a press release from the National Park Service-Big Bend National Park, two visitors from Florida succumbed to heat and a vehicle accident in Big Bend last Friday. Park officials at the park’s communications center received a call for emergency assistance around 6:00 p.m.
Alpine photo contest begins
The City of Alpine is thrilled to unveil the muchanticipated 2023 #AlpineTXPhotoContest, inviting photographers from far and wide to capture the essence of Alpine and its surroundings.
ROCK SLIDES
June-August Summer Reading Program, The Alpine Public Library is hosting its summer reading program for all ages along with various events. For more information visit alpinepubliclibrary. org or stop by and visit the circulation desk for more information.
Freedom isn’t free
Tuesday, July 4, the American Legion Post 79 will host a BBQ from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
