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Body Illegal dumping and a proposed noise ordinance topped the City of Alpine’s regularly scheduled council meeting on Aug. 3.

Body Folks kick it up Texas style at BBT’s July 30 customer appreciation barbecue on Murphy Street in Alpine. A big crowd enjoyed food, beverages, live music, and dancing at the annual event. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Body The 2021 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is just around the corner, and teams from Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas are gearing up for the annual competition.

Body St. John wrote in his First Epistle, “God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” We are called upon to love every one born of God.

Body Alpine Public Library and others in the community will join together to read and discuss “The End of October,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright’s novel about a devastating pandemic.

Body Students at Alpine High School will go back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 25, and Principal Lee Sanchez is ready to welcome the 2021-2022 school year. He’s looking forward to another successful year for both new and returning students.

Body Sul Ross Exes gathered at the Alpine Country Club during their reunion on July 23-25. The weekend was filled with a golf tournament, rodeo events, cook-offs and more that brought alumni from far and wide. Courtesy photo

Body U.S. Customs and Border Protection on July 16 released operational statistics for June.

Body Sul Ross Exes team roping champions Wiley Dabbs and Lloyd Coots hold their prize saddles with Vice President Jaime Velasco in the middle after the Exes reunion on July 23-25 in Alpine. Courtesy photo.

Body Our Avalanche reporter asked, “Do you think Alpine needs a noise ordinance?” Toni Huelsberg, Alpine: Honestly, I don’t believe so because we are such a quiet town that people kind of just respect others.