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Body For those seeking to make a difference in local government, the filing period for May 7 municipal election begins on Wednesday, Jan. 19, and will close Friday, Feb. 18, at close of business. Potential candidates can file only during that period.

Body Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Jan 11 and winter weather issues along with road conditions and an AgriLife update drove the discussions.

Body Young handlers line up their goats to be judged at the 78th Annual Big Bend Livestock Association Show at the Alpine ISD ag barn on Jan. 7 as judge Evan Hoefelmeyer inspects their charges.

Body This year’s Big Bend Livestock Association Show and sale brought in $365,000 for the young exhibitors, something a show official called “a really good year.” BBLAS Board President Becky McCutchen agreed, saying, “The sale and the support from the community at the sale was amazing.