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The Alpine Public Library boasts two sizeable porches, one on the west side of the building and the other on the south side. These are the two areas they are looking to change.

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Black bears were once common throughout West Texas. Their numbers diminished around the mid 20th century due to sport hunting, habitat loss, and predator control. But in the 1980’s they began to reestablish themselves in Big Bend National Park, crossing the Rio Grande out of northern Mexico and expanding their territory back into Texas. Led by the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University, a comprehensive, multiyear study entitled “Understanding Natural Recolonization of Black Bears in West Texas” is underway. This project will initially follow 30 collared bears over a two-to-five-year span and will encompass locations that surround Big Bend National Park, northwards to the Davis Mountains, and eastward to the Devils River corridor.

The Alpine City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday Jan. 3. Ruling most of the meeting was discussion on the failing infrastructure and onthe- job training for all departments. Councilor Chris Rodriguez, Ward 2 was absent, and City Mayor Catherine Eaves attended via Zoom due to illness.

Three-part series on beef cattle The Big Bend Beef 706 three-part beef cattle series program will begin Jan. 7 in Alpine.

According to Alpine Police Chief Darrell Losoya, APD officers were dispatched to the East Dollar General located in the 1300 block of East highway 90, in reference to suspicious persons on Friday night, Dec. 30 at about 8:13 pm. As the officer attempted to make contact and identify the persons, the vehicle fled and evaded the officer. The vehicle drove to a dead end and the passenger evaded on foot. The driver was arrested for evading arrest in a vehicle and for failure to identify as a wanted fugitive. The driver was identified as 29-year-old female, Seneca Nelson from Spring, Texas. She was wanted from Arkansas.

On Christmas day, the City of Alpine was tasked with repairing a main water line that runs in front of the federal building on north highway 118 at the edge of town. According to Alpine City Secretary Geo Calderon, around 2 p.m.

Dear Neil: Please explain why wildflower seeds should be sown in the fall instead of in March. I save the seed from my frozen lantana, Turk’s cap, and salvia as habitat for wildlife.

What was the first thing that God called into existence? It is found in Genesis 1:1 – 4, “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.” We are aware of the need for light in our everyday lives, such as its use in photosynthesis and food formation, the production of Vitamin D, correct vision, temperature control, the production of energy, and much more. These are all physical uses, but our need for light in a spiritual sense is even greater.

County officials Cano, Pallanez, and Steele are praised for their efforts and service to the county The Brewster County Commissioners Court held their regularly scheduled court on Dec. 27, the last one for 2022.