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Dec. 10-12 Christmas Revival, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Rosco, a four-month-old Shepherd mix and the sweetest, softest, calmest, most cuddly pup. What a great addition to any family! Rosco is neutered, vaccinated, and ready to go home today.

Youngsters will have a chance to contact Santa Claus at the North Pole by shortwave radio on Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 5-7 p.m.

The UIL Academic District Meet on Dec. 1 was a success.

Permian Basin Area Foundation recently awarded $1.917 million to nonprofit organizations serving West Texans during its fall grant cycle. The foundation resumed its regular competitive spring and fall grant cycles this year, after delaying last year’s spring cycle and focusing on emergency funding due to the immediate needs presented by the pandemic.

December 3, 1987 My two front teeth, my two front teeth…That’s what Kristen Martin is saying this December, but you can bet her wish list has a few items closer to the top than her choppers. Only three weeks remain until Christmas, and the Big Bend is beginning to feel and look a lot like Christmas.

Dear Neil: I had my live oaks pruned two years ago. They did not use pruning paint on them, and ever since, dried or dead patches have appeared on them. I have purple wandering Jew around them, and I’m wondering if it could have a poisoning effect on them. I’m also wondering if it could be oak wilt, although a couple of people have said it was not. What would cause that?

Anyone familiar with the community of Terlingua knows what I mean when I say, “bowl o’ red.” For those unfamiliar with the phrase, I am talking about chili. That spicy bowl of chili powder, tomato sauce, meat, and various other ingredients, depending on your taste or if you happen to be a chili cook off contestant.

With help wanted signs on nearly every storefront and restaurant in Alpine, it seems some business owners are desperate for help. McDonald’s franchise owner Irma Campbell can attest to that.

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Dec. 7 and utility billing and paving updates were the main topics of discussion.