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April 16, 1992 Rob Perry III, son of Museum of the Big Bend Director Kenneth D. Perry, draws the winning ticket for the Trappings of Texas memory scrapbook.

Dear Neil: Will concrete pavers over a tree’s root system do any damage to the tree? I know I’m not supposed to add soil. They should not do any harm.

The district meet came down to a dual battle between Alpine and Presidio. Alpine came out of the field events with 84 points. Highlights included a first and second place finish by high jumpers Jake Crump and Andrew Rodriguez. The Bucks swept the top three places in the pole vault with Aiden Garcia, Evren Martinez, and Jace Canaba. Tray Ervin and Rudy Cunningham won the shot and discus, respectively.

What is a casserole? A casserole is a large, deep dish or pan used for cooking a variety of dishes, or it is also a category of food cooked in such a vessel. The main ingredients of a casserole are typically chopped vegetables, meat, and a starchy binder.

Join Museum of the Big Bend for a weekend of celebration of the Big Bend ranching community. The exhibit “Fred Darge Paints the Big Bend and Beyond” features 40 works by German-born Dallas artist Fred Darge.

As a research scientist, educator, mother, and lifelong spouse of a law enforcement officer, I’ve learned that life will always put obstacles in your way, and I’ve learned how to successfully deal with them.

I, Amit Rangra, want to be your mayor. With more than 15 years’ experience serving our community, having worked with four mayors, and been appointed to many committees.

My name is Elpidia Lujan, and I am a candidate for the Alpine ISD Board of Trustees, District 7. I have been married to Zeke for 52 years. We have five sons who graduated from AISD - Mario, Oscar, David, Noe, and Lorenzo. We’re very proud of their accomplishments.

I have 15 years of classroom experience as a certified special education teacher, with four years in Fort Davis, 10 years in Alpine, and one year in Marfa. The experience as a certified classroom teacher gives me the knowledge to know what the teachers are needing to help them be successful. This allows me to make informed decisions to support our teachers and staff.

Alpine Historic Association and Sul Ross State University Theatre Program announced the return of Alpine Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday, April 22-23 at 8:30 p.m. Tours begin at the Reata Restaurant, where guests receive a complimentary “spooky” drink.