News

Body Alpine ISD will host a community-wide flu shot clinic on Monday, Oct. 18, from 3-5 p.m.

Body The library in Fort Davis was the 1906 Union Mercantile, and is still the heart of its community. The Jeff Davis County Library has been selected as one of four historic libraries in Texas this year, designating it as a Literary Landmark.

Body What is egg pie? Well, it’s quiche of course, and is one of the most versatile dishes out there. It can be eaten at any time, and tailored to specific meals. Breakfast? There are numerous recipes for breakfast quiche. Lunch or dinner?

Body Brewster County Deputy Omar Holguin, Alpine Police Chief Darrell Losoya, Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson, and Deputy Rene Ybarra visited with Alpine citizens at Kokernot Park during this year’s National Night Out.

Body On Oct. 10, a Brewster County deputy apprehended a total of 12 illegal aliens from Guatemala in two separate incidents. The suspects were referred to U.S. Border agents for processing and deportation.

Body Big Bend Sector Van Horn Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted sex offender on Oct. 5.

Body October 3,1991 Male senior member of the year Second Lt. Don A.

Body Dear Neil: Can trumpet vine and pink salvia be kept in pots over the winter? We wanted to plant the trumpet vine in our yard, but we heard it was invasive. How can we winterize them?

Body Brewster County deputy and Alpine Elementary School resource officer Phillip Workman was arrested last week in Pecos for solicitation of prostitution in a sting operation conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Pecos Police Department. He has since bonded out.

Body Border security and grant funding headed up Brewster County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting on Oct. 12. Commissioners, Pct. 1, Jim Westermann, and Pct. 3, Ruben Ortega were absent as they were attending a work-related conference out of town.