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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Hanukkah! It’s the holiday season, and Hanukkah is all dressed up in her tuxedo, and showing off her distinctive nose spot. Hanukkah is just one of many felines hoping to have a home for the holidays.

Michael’s Mountain Ministry Live Nativity at Kokernot Lodge in Alpine on Dec. 18 here depicts the Three Wise Men visiting Jesus, Mary, and Joseph at the creche in Bethlehem. The Live Nativity was presented on three nights to recognize the birth of Jesus. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

December 13,2001 Seven-year-old T.J. Raby whispers to Jolly Old St.

Dear Neil: Two years ago, on a whim, I bought a Z plant. About five months ago, two of the stalks looked as if they had been broken off the mother plant. I used them in a floral design, and they remained green long after the flowers had dried. Then, I noticed they have formed roots. Should I pot them into potting soil? I hate throwing away healthy plants if they might succeed.

With the holiday season fast approaching, I would be remiss if I did not mention my mom’s go to for our holiday meals. I am talking about cornbread salad. This simple, inexpensive, and delicious salad is a terrific addition to any meal.

Alpine Lions Club last week presented a check to Frontier CASA to help with the work it does in the community. In the photo, CASA board members Billy Jack Ray, Jennifer Miller Ray, and Hhanna Moody, Lions Club Vice President John Sutterfield, and CASA Executive Director Veronica Lopez-Carrasco. Courtesy photo

Alpine ISD Superintendent Becky McCutchen presided at her last official Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 20, which was a special meeting to interview candidates for the interim superintendent position. Pausing for a photo with McCutchen were trustees Dr. Adrian Billings, Mary McCallister, Joe Portillo, Nikki Ahrens, Eddie Natera, Justin Cross, and Jimmy Morris. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

The 78th Annual Big Bend Livestock Association Show will start soon, and Alpine High School ag teacher Doug Fox is a prime mover behind the show and sale each year. Fox said activities were back to normal this year after some coronavirus-related concerns last year, noting that masks were optional and no restrictions were in place.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Dec. 20 to consider appointing an interim superintendent to replace outgoing superintendent Becky McCutchen.