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Body Emergency medical service for north Brewster County and Alpine is still up in the air, but after several meetings among stakeholders, it appears the county will take the lead going forward.

Body Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Alpine High School library on Jan. 19. The meeting was led by both Interim Superintendent Dennis McEntire and outgoing Superintendent Becky McCutchen.

Body It takes a veteran to know a veteran, and for new Brewster County Veterans Service Officer Adam Daley, helping veterans navigate through the system brings not only satisfaction, but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and trust that continues long after military service is...

Body The Gospel for the First Sunday in Epiphany is the only account of Jesus between Joseph returning to Nazareth and the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River, initiating His public ministry. St.

Body Beginning Feb. 1 and continuing through May 31, the National Park Service will again temporarily close select areas in the Chisos Mountains to protect nesting falcons.

Body The Texas Mountain Trail Region is part of the Texas Historical Commission’s award-winning Texas Heritage Trails Program tourism initiative.

Body January is School Board Recognition Month, and Alpine ISD is honored to celebrate its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students.

Body The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Jan. 18, and waste disposal and trash collection considerations drove the discussions, along with department updates.

Body Driving through scenic Big Bend National Park will soon be a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable experience. Over the next three months, all the park’s 120 miles of paved roads will be cleaned, prepped, and resurfaced.

Body Early on Jan. 13 Leroy Walter Kemp was driving north on U.S. Highway 118 south of Alpine when U.S. Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop on his 2011 Kia Sedona. Kemp refused to yield, and a Brewster County deputy joined in to assist.