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Body What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? I’m looking forward to playing sports as a senior, and definitely graduating. What activities are you involved in during your senior year?

Body Pie crust is my favorite part of the pie. I know that may seem strange to some, but there is nothing better than a flaky, buttery pie crust to accompany whatever filling it surrounds. So, recently when I was given this recipe by my mom, I was super excited.

Body Ingredients: One pie crust 3-4 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp.

Body Early voting for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections will continue through Friday. All registered voters in all Brewster County precincts may cast their ballots early at the Judge Val Clark Beard Complex, 203 North Seventh Street in Alpine.

Body Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson and his crew have been arresting human smugglers at a record pace, and with the jail overflowing, federal prisoners are now being turned away.

Body A new Alpine wine bar will be ready to pour just in time for the spring break crowds, and this will not just be another place to grab a drink. Alpine Wine will feature a unique array of fine wines from all over the world in a chic downtown location.

Body Early voting for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections continues through next week, and citizens will have many opportunities to cast their ballots.

Body On Feb. 11 at the Gage White Buffalo patio in Marathon, Republican Brewster County judge candidates Greg Henington, Monty Kimball, and Ryan Skelton greeted the public and talked about their platforms. Early voting started Monday. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Body On Feb. 12 at the Alpine ISD Administration Building auditorium, Democratic Brewster County judge candidates Benjamin Barrientes, Mimi Smith, and Oscar Cobos welcomed the public to a forum where they discussed their platforms and answered questions.

Body The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Feb. 15, and decided on a 10-year contract with Texas Disposal Systems.