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Body It was a memorable night of dancing at the Railroad Blues in Alpine on Aug. 2 as the Doodlin’ Hogwallops closed out Viva Big Bend. The music festival was a huge success, and drew lively crowds enjoying talented Texas musicians and live bands. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Body First United Methodist Church of Alpine welcomed a new pastor aboard, Rev. Stephen White, who has been serving the church since late June.

Body Alpine native and former Brewster County Clerk Berta Rios-Martinez is all smiles at a retirement celebration in her honor at the Alpine Civic Center on July 31.

Body Effective Friday, Aug. 20, the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library at Sul Ross State University will no longer be an authorized U.S.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Fred. Fred and Wilma are two perfect 5-month-old siblings, and they are kittens that rock! They love to romp, play and snuggle. Although Fred is the more outgoing of the two, Wilma does not let Fred’s personality get ahead of hers.

Body UPCOMING EVENTS August 26 Medicare Education Class, 3-4 p.m. at Alpine Public Library, 805 W.

Body On July 30, a Brewster County deputy patrolling south of Marathon conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic violation. During the encounter, he observed five passengers who had entered the U.S. from Mexico illegally, and had been picked up by the driver.

Body August 19, 1971 New officers of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 79 were installed Aug. 14.

Body Dear Neil: What would be causing the spots on the leaves of my pothos? It was given to me as a gift years ago by a student following my first year of teaching. I want to keep it healthy.

Body I first became interested in quinoa as a rice substitute when cooking for a friend who is not supposed to have rice in their diet. I had a large amount of frozen broccoli, and decided to substitute it for rice in a broccoli rice casserole recipe.