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The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 23, and a proposed timeline for completion of the new high school construction was the main topic of discussion. Several representatives from Weatherfordbased general contractor Imperial Construction were present.

Sul Ross State University hosted its inaugural Women’s Conference on March 25 at Marshall Auditorium with several guest speakers and women leaders across a variety of fields.

Whether it’s something as simple as taking Fort Davis elementary school students to an ice cream outing, or raising scholarship funds for high school graduates, the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, El Paso Chapter, will gladly pick up the tab, all for a noble cause.

There are times in life when we experience a “lostness” when we cannot see what lies ahead. We cannot see our way forward or how to reach our destination in such areas as careers, education, finances, relationships, etc. Not knowing where to take the next step can be quite fearful and immobilizing.

Breathtaking adventure awaits a group of extraordinarily talented runners from all over Texas who will all run for guts and glory in the beautiful Davis Mountains at the Southwest 100.

Alpine Ambassadors welcomed a new Alpine business, the Desert Palette, on March 17 with a ribbon cutting and grand opening.

On the night of March 15, a Brewster County deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a red Chevrolet Tahoe on U.S. Highway 188 about 40 miles south of Alpine.

Driving through scenic Big Bend National Park will soon be a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable experience. Crews have been working since January to clean, prep, and resurface all the park’s 120 miles of paved roads.

John Davis, Alpine: Probably when the sun comes up, around 7:30 or 8. I usually make coffee.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Jaga, a two-year-old Tabby cat. His distinctive M marking on his forehead sits just above his eyes, giving him a bit of a scowl, but he’s a friendly guy.