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Body From sharing common bonds through the joy of music, to growing up together as brothers and friends at church, Alpine’s Grupo Alegre matches its namesake in Spanish - cheerful group.

Body Our Avalanche reporter asked, “Will you plan on attending Alpine Cowboys o6 baseball games this season?” Ben Telesca, Alpine: Yes, I absolutely plan on attending the games. The community should support them more often and get out there.

Body For the first time since 2016, the Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference will be held at Sul Ross State University on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5 this year.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Oswald, a shy, sweet, tiny orange tabby who takes some time to warm up to new friends, but has never turned down pets. Oswald can seem a little standoffish at first, but a little scratch behind the ears will quickly win him over.

Body Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

Body Runners of all ages and skill levels paused for a photo outside Kokernot Field for the Alpine o6 Cowboys annual Home Run 5K and 10 K held outside the ballpark on June 11.

Body June 16, 1977 SCS district representatives attending a meeting at Range Science Building, Sul Ross University, Alpine, Saturday, were Joe Antilley, president of Texas State Board of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; Kenneth Kuykendall, president of the Texas Association of...

Body Dear Neil: We bought a redbud tree while it was blooming. When it leafed out, its leaves were burgundy, but now that we’re into summer the leaves have taken on a dark green cast. Is that normal? I really like the burgundy.

Body One of my fondest memories growing up was my grandmother’s pistachio cake. I do not recall where she came across the recipe, but all I remember is that it was delicious. Years later I asked my mom if she had the recipe, or if she would make me one.

Body On Sunday, July 3, First Presbyterian Church in Marfa will host a Community, Music, Connection celebration from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to all.