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Body In the July 14 issue on page 1, the name of the new City of Alpine building official is Andrew DeVaney. Council, Ward 1, Judy Stokes and Council, Ward 5, Jerry Johnson did not voice full support for raising the proposed tax rate.

Body Would you be interested in joining an adult sports league locally if it were offered? Daulton Beam, Alpine: Yeah, of course, something like flag football. The more in the community, the better, and the healthier.

Body The City of Alpine will present the 2022 #AlpineTXPhoto Contest. This is the contest’s 12th year, named for the #AlpineTXPhoto hashtag that can be used to browse hundreds of previous contest photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Body All registrations will take place at Alpine Elementary School. On Tuesday, Aug.

Body Marfa Live Arts in association with Marfa Chamber of Commerce will hold auditions Sunday, July 31, from 6-8 p.m. at the USO Marfa Visitors Center for “Juice Joint Criminal” by Caitlynn Almance.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Deano. He is about seven weeks old, and ready to find a happy home. Kittens do very well if adopted in pairs, and there are plenty of great companions who could join Deano in your home.

Body Children of all ages enjoyed dancing, games, and many more fun activities held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church’s Team Jesus bible camp held on July 25 in Alpine. The week-long kids camp will continue until July 29, and is open to kids in pre-k through sixth grade.

Body On July 19 a federal jury convicted Thomas Scott Perkins, 31, of Fort Stockton on child pornography charges. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Homeland Security Investigations agents determined that Perkins was sharing child pornography online.

Body On July 21 at 7:45 p.m., Big Bend National Park’s Communications Center received notice of a fatality along the Chimneys Trail. Rangers responded, and a deceased 75-year-old male from Houston was located approximately one-half mile from the trailhead.

Body July 16, 1948 March 16, 1951 Miss Alice Owens receiving check for $25 from Mrs. F.