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All Alpine student athletes grades 7-12 June 27-30 - High school field house 6 p.m. July 4-7 - Closed July 11-14 - High school field house 6 p.m.

The Alpine 10U All Stars are headed to Lubbock on July 7-11 for the West Texas All Stars Tournament. In the photo, Areyiah Molinar, Imani Squalls, Iliana Dominguez, Ella Roach, Eivary Mercado, Maxine Pitts, Edie Dubois, Rynn Matthews, Miranda Morales, Lina Carter, Zoe Munoz, and Elisia Markin, and not pictured Rayah Ramos; in the back, coaches Sam Morales, Matt Pitts, Roxy Pitts, and Rush Carter, and not pictured Robert Dominguez. Courtesy photo

Big Bend Telephone was recognized by NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, as a Smart Rural Community provider in 2015 and most recently a Certified Gig-Capable Provider for delivering gigabit broadband speeds and enabling technological innovation in West Texas communities.

Alpine and Terlingua based bluegrass band Calamity Creek enjoys performing favorite tunes at Alpine Public Library’s 75th birthday and open house celebration on June 16. There were plenty of good times and an enjoyable evening with extended library hours as guests enjoyed light refreshments, live music, door prizes, and more. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Texans for Mountain Lions has submitted a petition for rulemaking to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urging action to conserve mountain lions in Texas. Organized in recent months, Texans for Mountains Lions is a coalition of landowners, biologists, and organizations working to improve the conservation status and scientific management of Texas’ largest wild cat.

What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I participated in computer science UIL. Who has been your most influential teacher or coach through high school? My most influential teacher would be Coach Valenzuela.

The Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University has been awarded a grant for $12,500 from the Cooperative Research and Training Programs of the National Park System, Department of the Interior.

Pilots standing by at an open house at Alpine Casparis Municipal Airport Saturday to answer questions about aviation firefighting. In the photo, pilot Dan Phillips, pilot Jorden Grieff, pilot Jim Allmon, and single engine aircraft tanker manager Bill Sprinkle. Photo by Beth Peabody

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled council meeting on June 21, and watering restrictions and ongoing utility bill issues were some of the main items discussed. Water usage due to drought conditions was a main cause of concern for City Manager Megan Antrim, indicating that capacity was at 90%, and two water wells were not functioning due to pump and equipment issues, thus reducing the amount of water being pulled from the wells to meet demand.

Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on June 20 that included the selection of Jarrett Vickers as the new high school principal and Curtis Wubbena as the new elementary school principal.