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Our Avalanche reporter asked, “What school tradition are you most proud of?” Jessica Hinojos, Alpine: Graduation. Being able to experience the last time the school song is played for you.

McDonald’s owner Irma Campbell proudly supports the nonprofit children’s advocacy organization Frontier CASA, Inc., as she presented a check on May 12 to benefit the children Frontier CASA serves. Campbell and McDonald’s of Alpine held a fundraiser on April 30, and 20% of the restaurant’s sales were donated. Present at the occasion was Noemi Aguilar of Frontier CASA in Alpine; Benjamin Barrientes, Frontier CASA Alpine; Campbell; Veronica Lopez, Executive Director of Frontier CASA in Fort Stockton; Pabla Gonzales, Frontier CASA of Fort Stockton; and Jerry Castellano, Frontier CASA Alpine. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Alpine Humane Society partnered with Fort Davis Veterinary Services for the recent Big Bend Big Fix 2 to spay and neuter 100 pets on May 14. Donors helped subsidize the cost of the procedures, which included vaccines and other care.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Joplin, a purrfectly lovely boy with medium grey fur and stunning green eyes. Come and visit this handsome feline.

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On May 15 a benefit three-gun match was held at the Big Bend Sportsmens Club range in Alpine. Proceeds benefitted the families of Texas DPS troopers Mike Schulze and Remington Carrillo to help with medical expenses. An ammo raffle was also held, and the Texas Municipal Police Association provided food to participants. Photo by Jim Westermann

Dear Neil: Is there anything that can be done to help Italian cypress trees that have gradually been turning brown over the past several weeks? Is this because of the cold? I’ve been seeing this from all over the state. Yes, it’s from freeze injury, and it has taken the plants a while to display it.

Alpine High School track and field State qualifier Kylie Penders was honored at the May 12 Fightin’ Buck athletic banquet at the civic center. Courtesy photo.

Ali Maroney received the Greenhand award at the May 11 FFA banquet at the Alpine Civic Center. Britton Belcher received an honor for his rodeo participation at the May 11 FFA banquet.

Alpine High School seniors Dennis Morales and Mason Cavness escort pre-K graduates at a ceremony at Alpine Elementary School on May 18. Courtesy photo.