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Bring it on

9 months ago By News Staff

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Evelyn Smith pushes toward the hoop as team member Andynne Ramirez attempts to block her potential shot during a pre-game warm-up. Photo by Kara Gerbert

City approves new police chief

9 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body The Alpine City Council held its second budget workshop on Tuesday before its regular meeting, focusing on the purchase of the Animal Services incinerator, which Brewster County would partially fund, and updates to the utilities fee schedule.

Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves presented a proclamation to the Alpine Tourism Department recognizing the department’s vital economic and cultural role in support of Alpine’s designation as a Tourism Friendly Community. From left are Chris Ruggia, Jory Vanderburg, Mayor Catherine Eaves, and Heather Yadon. Photo by J.T. Maroney

Alpine Future Farmers of America competes at District

9 months ago By News Staff

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The Alpine FFA competed in the District FFA Leadership Development Events at Sul Ross this week, earning two first-place wins, two secondplace wins, a fourth, and a fifth-place finish. Courtesy photo

Area qualifiers

9 months ago By News Staff

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Alpine FFA members Emerson Walker, Kaysen Hardaway, Kacy Hawkins, and Mia Jimenez competed in the Senior Skills event this week, earning first-place out of six teams and advancing to the Area competition. Courtesy photo

Sul Ross Rodeo Team celebrates their coach

9 months ago By News Staff

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the Year. Photo courtesy of Amy Nunlee-Frank The Sul Ross Rodeo Team took time on Saturday night during their fundraiser to celebrate their coach, C. J. Aragon, after he received the Smarty Rodeo Collegiate Rodeo Program Coach of

City Councilor takes part in reading program

9 months ago By News Staff

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Ward 4 City Councilor Lucy Escovedo was asked to read to Alpine Elementary Students last Wednesday by the Big Bend Regional Hospital Clinic. Escovedo is just one of many area professionals who take time out of their day to participate in AES’s accelerated reading program, Read Alpine. Courtesy photo

Area 4-H kids tackle skills challenge

9 months ago By News Staff

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The Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge took place at the Davis Mountain Preserve on Tuesday, November 11. After an opening ceremony by local 4Hers honoring our country’s veterans, youth from across the State competed in events including Mountain Biking, Archery, Air Rifle, Biologist Skills, and Outdoor Skills. The contest is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and skills regarding Natural Resource management. Courtesy photo

Friends weigh in on holiday recipes

9 months ago By Head Over Meals

Body While thinking about Thanksgiving next week and my nontraditional food columns, I reached out to a couple of friends. I asked them to send me a few recipes from their recipe vaults.

Educators receive local shout-out

9 months ago By News Staff

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Alpine High School teachers Kristyl Albertson-Reyna, Gabriela Olivas, Chris Virdell, and Jerry Dominguez received a Buck Brilliance shout-out from either a parent, staff member, or community member this week, recognizing their contributions to the students of Alpine. Courtesy photo

CRANBERRY SALSA

9 months ago By News Staff

Body INGREDIANTS DIRECTIONS 1 bag fresh cranberries- rinsed 1 Jalapeno with seeds Chop in a food processor Add one bunch of green onions, chopped by hand 1 cup of sugar Juice from one lime Handful of Cilantro Mix Well.