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Whether serious rockhounds, amateur geologists, or casual rock collectors who love to pick up pretty stones, there is something for everyone at the 31st Annual Chihuahuan Desert Gem and Mineral Show, coming up Friday through Sunday, April 15-17, at the Alpine Civic Center.

I watched my first television program, “The Lone Ranger,” in the early 1950s. I instantly became a fan of that hero, and shortly after that I added to my list of heroes Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gene Autry, and other characters with white horses and white hats.

The City of Alpine held a special council meeting on March 29, and City Manager Megan Antrim announced rate increases for natural gas utility customers. Antrim said that J.J.

On March 27 a Brewster County deputy observed a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling northbound pull into the southbound lane to circumvent the U.S. Highway 385 Border Patrol checkpoint. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled north for several miles before coming to a stop.

Jami Gray, Alpine: Yessss I do! I love April Fool’s because I am a joker. I also love it because it’s my stepdad’s birthday.

APRIL 1 Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 79 at 805 W.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

Thin Blue Line-Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, El Paso Chapter, presents the fifth annual Scholarship Run in Fort Davis on Saturday, April 2. Proceeds will benefit 2022 Jeff Davis and Hudspeth county high school graduates.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Sila, who ran into an unfortunate circumstance when his owner had to move and he was forced to come to the shelter with his sister Lil Roo. Sila seems to have a little less energy than his sister, but is still playful.

March The National High School Rodeo Association and the Alpine High School Rodeo Club will be sponsoring the first Annual Alpine High School Rodeo Club Rodeo this weekend at the RAS arena in Alpine. Both days will feature a full go.