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Sunday, Christians all over the world will celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Indeed, Jesus’ victory over death is the foundational event of our faith. Because He is risen, we can live with hope, joy, and confidence in God’s love for us.

In recent competitions, the Alpine High School Band earned a II Rating in Concert and a I Rating in Sight Reading. In the sweepstakes, Alpine Middle School earned a I Rating in Concert, and I Rating in Sight Reading.

Off-duty Border Patrol agents and Mission Support Specialists from the Big Bend Sector responded to a house fire, and rescued a family. On April 9 at around 5 a.m., two employees from Big Bend Sector who are also residents of Marfa witnessed a house ablaze, and rushed to render aid.

The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory, the Nature Conservancy/Davis Mountain Preserve, and the International Dark-Sky Association recently announced the certification of the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.

APRIL 14 Alpine Woman’s Club Meet and greet, 7 p.m. at Alpine Public Library, 805 W.

The Mule Deer Foundation will hold its spring event on Thursday, April 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Spicewood Restaurant in Alpine. Come out and support mule deer conservation and have a chance to win some great prizes.

Lydia Torres, Pamela Torres, Kristen Hardwick, and Julie Morton held a benefit bake sale on April 2 outside Porter’s Thriftway grocery store in Alpine to raise funds for medical expenses for family member and Alpine native James Torres, who is currently hospitalized in Odessa.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Mia, recently surrendered through no fault of her own. Her owner just did not have time for a dog. Mia is full of energy and spunk, and would love nothing more than to get out and explore and go on an adventure.

The Big Bend Tri-County Aggie Muster will be held Thursday, April 21, at American Legion Post 79, 306 West Sul Ross, in Alpine beginning at 6 p.m. All former students and friends of Texas A&M University are invited to gather in camaraderie to remember those fellow Aggies who have passed away in the...

What is your favorite Easter tradition? Emily Hendryx, Alpine: My favorite Easter traditions consist of hunting eggs with my kids, church, and lunch with my family! Letty Carrillo, Alpine: Getting all of the family together at our house for lunch and an Easter egg hunt.