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Reptiles celebrate Earth Day in Alpine

2 years ago By News Staff

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Eli Villanueva holds a juvenile bullsnake with the help of Presidio County biologist Rachael Connally. Connally and her colleagues with Texas Parks and Wildlife were on hand at Alpine’s Earth Day celebration held at Kishmish Plaza displaying mammal pelts, antlers, and live, non-venomous snake species found in the Trans-Pecos. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Pointdexter named Conservationist of the Year

2 years ago By News Staff

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John B. Pointdexter, owner of Cibolo Creek Ranch in Presidio County was recently named West Texas Conservationist of the Year thanks to his collaborative efforts with the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI.) Pictured with Pointdexter receiving the award is BRI Advisory Board Chairman Dan Allen Hughes and the presenter is BRI Director Dr. Louis Harveson. Courtesy photo

Border light may break the international dark skies reserve

2 years ago By News Staff

The Alpine City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 16. At the top of the meeting, Catherine Eaves, Alpine City Mayor, shared that, US Customs and Border Patrol has presented a proposed plan to install 25.15 miles of new high-intensity lighting along the international border in El Paso County.

In observance of Public Service Week, May 5-11, city workers came together to be honored at Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Early voting for May 4 City election is set

2 years ago By News Staff

Early voting for the City of Alpine’s May 4 general and special election is set to begin on April 22 and will continue through April 30. Registered voters in the City of Alpine’s Wards 1 and 5 may cast their ballots early at the City Council Chambers, 803 West Holland Avenue.

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