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A new Alpine wine bar will be ready to pour just in time for the spring break crowds, and this will not just be another place to grab a drink. Alpine Wine will feature a unique array of fine wines from all over the world in a chic downtown location.

Early voting for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections continues through next week, and citizens will have many opportunities to cast their ballots. All registered voters in all Brewster County precincts may cast their ballots early at the Val Clark Beard Complex, 203 North Seventh Street in Alpine.

On Feb. 11 at the Gage White Buffalo patio in Marathon, Republican Brewster County judge candidates Greg Henington, Monty Kimball, and Ryan Skelton greeted the public and talked about their platforms. Early voting started Monday. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

On Feb. 12 at the Alpine ISD Administration Building auditorium, Democratic Brewster County judge candidates Benjamin Barrientes, Mimi Smith, and Oscar Cobos welcomed the public to a forum where they discussed their platforms and answered questions. Early voting will continue through Feb. 25. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Feb. 15, and decided on a 10-year contract with Texas Disposal Systems.

Tom Kelner, Alpine: Yes, I did. It was a great game. I’m glad L.A. won because Matthew Stafford has always been a great quarterback, and he was stuck in Detroit for 13 years and couldn’t get anywhere. I thought he finally deserved to really get there, and win it, and have the ring. I think Joe Burrow and Cincinnati are a great team- I hope they come back and win it again in the future.

FEBRUARY 19 Fish Fry and Dance, 6 p.m. at Marathon Community Center, 102 N.E.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

This year’s Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering will take place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19, at Sul Ross State University.

Events are on Sul Ross State University campus except Poet’s Grove breakfast and Civic Center dance. Ticketed events are noted with an asterisk.