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The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled council meeting on March 1, and an announcement was made that two responses from private entities for EMS services had been received.

Spring in the Chihuahuan Desert has always lured many visitors to remote West Texas, especially during the months of March and April. Big Bend is already experiencing record visitation, and those who anticipate spending spring break in the park this year will need to plan ahead and be prepared.

On Feb. 20 a Brewster County deputy responded to the Alpine U.S.

Send your community events to editor@alpineavalanche.com. UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 4 Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m.

The Old Overland Trail Museum reopened on March 3 at 511 Fort Street in Fort Davis. The museum will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 2-4 p.m.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Tres, a shy, submissive girl that is starting to blossom. Every day more of her personality is emerging.

It was an informative evening as the Alpine Ambassadors hosted a meet and greet for the public on Feb. 24 at the BBT conference room in Alpine.

March 2, 1978 Julian Mock makes music at last week’s Blue and Gold Scout banquet. Julian, seven years old, is a member of the Alpine Regional Guitar Choir.

Dear Neil: I remember reading about something we could apply in spring to prevent sticker burrs. What is it, and when do we apply it? You are talking about pre-emergent weed killers, so named because you apply them before the weed seeds actually germinate, or emerge.

Lobo softball picked up a 5-1 win today over LETU, avoiding a series sweep. “We didn’t play well yesterday and LETU came out hot,” said head coach Troy Canaba.