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Saturday is Election Day

Body Early voting for the May 6 general election is complete and Saturday is the last chance to cast your vote for the Single Member District 6 Trustee for the Alpine ISD school board, and for the Ward 5 Alpine City Council seat.

CDRI celebrates half a century

Body The Chihuahua Desert Research Institute, CDRI, celebrates 50 years in West Texas this year. CDRI was founded in 1973 by two Science professors at Sul Ross State University, Dr.

Texas State Parks turn 100

Body 2023 is the centennial year for state parks in Texas, and parks across the state are hosting festivals and celebrations to commemorate this milestone. Locally, Davis Mountains State Park, located just northwest of Fort Davis is hosting their own celebration.

Ponton honored with a special resolution

Body Alpine City Attorney Rod Ponton was honored on the floor of the Texas Senate on May 22 with a special resolution. This senate resolution SR 626 was co-sponsored by Texas senators Roland Gutierrez and Cesar Blanco.
Alpine City Attorney Rod Ponton and Sen. Roland Gutierrez Courtesy photo

TxDot’s international bridge is now officially open

Body Community leaders, and local, state, federal, and international officials were on hand for the offi cial ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Presidio International Bridge that is owned and operated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Local, state, federal, and international officials were on hand for the official ribbon cutting at the Presidio International Bridge. Courtesy photo
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