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Body A drive to the top of the Christmas Mountains range, located in south Brewster County, is not for the faint of heart. It’s the only unpaved, four-wheel drive road open to the public in Brewster County with major elevation gains of almost 2,000 feet.

Body Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 21, and the main topic of discussion was a grievance from 2021 Alpine High School graduate Dalee Sullivan regarding class ranking and grades.

Body Sul Ross State University’s Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences and Rodeo Exes gathered in Alpine July 23-25 for their annual reunion, and a golf tournament was among the many weekend activities. The winning golf team received buckles for their efforts.

Body The highly anticipated music festival, Viva Big Bend, is here, and this year it promises to be another memorable celebration loaded with talent from all around the Lone Star state.

Body If you attend church or even serve in your local church body, the next time you go, make a special observation. As you see those who regularly attend or serve, notice their body language, their facial expressions, and even the tone of their voice as they speak to one another.

Body A proposed noise ordinance and street paving were the main topics of discussion at the City of Alpine’s regularly scheduled council meeting on July 20.

Body Fifty users will be permitted to enter Davis Mountains Preserve on Sunday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Body The Texas Council on Family Violence on July 15 announced recipients of more than $300,000 to 12 domestic violence agencies across Texas via its 2021 Swalm Grants, with 91% of the grants matching 100% of the recipients’ requested amounts.

Body The Chinati Foundation will offer free family days for Tri-County residents at Cavalry Row in Marfa. The whole family will be able to explore Chinati’s collection, and make cool art.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Aries, one of many, many kittens available at the Alpine Animal Shelter. All kittens are spayed or neutered before adopting out, but you can choose your kitten now, and pick it up when it is ready to go.