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Alpine Public Library has played a vital role in helping advance the knowledge of Alpine and area residents for generations, and now is about to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

The Blackwell National Historic Site will soon shed light on an often-overlooked injustice in American history, and will be an important step forward for including Latino stories. The U.S.

The Borderlands Research Institute and the Borderlands Research Foundation honored Houston businessman John L. Nau III with the inaugural West Texas Conservationist of the Year award on May 25. The award was presented at a special event at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston.

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled council meeting on June 7, and a possible regional based EMS operation was discussed, along with city annexation issues and a paving update. Council member, Ward 3, Sara Tandy was absent.

Alpine High School recently celebrated the class of 2022 graduation, and for valedictorian Lilianna Terrazas, this signifies new beginnings and success in both academic and social endeavors.

The Alpine Downtown Association convened for its monthly meeting at Alpine Visitor Center on June 1. Among regular business items, the group considered a name change, and voted to support the taproom to be built on Murphy Street.

Robert Fields, Alpine: I take a rag, get it wet, and wrap it around my neck. That keeps the arteries cold, so that’s nice. When it’s really hot, I’ll wet my hat and put it on soaking wet, and that keeps me cold and cool as well. And when I can, I work in the shade.

The Theatre of the Big Bend’s 57th season opens Friday, July 8, with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The production runs weekends July 8-24 at Sul Ross State University’s Kokernot Outdoor Theatre. All performances begin at 8 p.m.

To commemorate 75 years of service, Alpine Public Library will extend debt forgiveness for all missing books, DVDs, and audiobooks throughout the month of June 2022. This one-time fine amnesty will culminate on July 1.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Laya. Laya’s listening ears are on, and she’s on high alert. She is a beautiful, one-year-old Husky and Shepherd mix with the tallest ears in the shelter.