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Body It was an exciting night of nostalgic rockabilly tunes on Feb. 10 as Elvis cover act Bryon Garrison, Alpine’s own Anthony Ray Wright, and Dave Johnson presented “Just Like Elvis.

Body Marathon Chamber of Commerce met for its quarterly membership meeting on Feb. 9 on the outdoor patio of Rita’s Cantina in Marathon.

Body What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? Prom and Graduation What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I participate in cheer, play clarinet with the band, student advisory council, National Honor Society, and I do graphic design.

Body After more than three decades of sharing astronomy with the public and working to protect dark skies from light pollution, Bill Wren has retired from McDonald Observatory.

Body After missing for over two weeks, Hector Flores, Jr., and his daughter Luna have been successfully located alive and well in the Mexican state of Coahuila adjacent to Big Bend National Park. On Feb.

Body As the 120-day deadline approaches, emergency medical service for north Brewster County and Alpine is still uncertain, but County Judge Eleazar Cano said a clearer picture should emerge by the end of the month.

Body It was a fun way to spend time with friends at the church work day at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine on Feb. 12. Alpine High School freshmen students Jaylynn Celaya, Masiela Miranda, and Hope Dominguez pause for a photo during cleaning duties.

Body There is a new preacher in town, and a warm, welcoming community at First Presbyterian Church of Alpine is excited for its new pastor, Rev. Bill Cotman.

Body Coach John Fellows spoke before Jayden’s signing.

Body Editor’s note: In the contested races in Brewster County for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primaries, we asked the candidates a two-part question: What qualifications do you have for this position, and why do you think you are the best person for the job?