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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding the public that on Nov. 8 only those fully vaccinated foreign nationals with appropriate and valid entry documents would be permitted to cross into the U.S. from Mexico at land border crossings for non-essential reasons. These travelers are required to be prepared to attest to vaccination status and present proof of vaccination to a CBP officer upon request. This change does not apply to anyone else.

When I was a young girl attending Sunday school, there were men in the church who would give us money if we memorized certain verses of scripture. Such passages included Psalm 23, John 3:16, and the Ten Commandments. The commandments were the basis for Mosaic Law, and the covenant between God and the Israelites was that He would be their God, and they would be His chosen people.

Out West Feed and Supply is expanding, and owner Kim Claiborne said Artwalk was a big part of their decision to open a shop in downtown Alpine. Out West Clothing Store opened its doors on Holland Avenue on Nov. 9.

Tim Roberts was born and raised in Kansas, and received a BA in art/anthropology and a BA in sociology from Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kan., in 1985, and an MA in archeology from the University of Tulsa in 1988.

Our Avalanche reporter asked, “How do you commemorate Veterans Day? ” Taylor Nusz, Alpine: I usually do a lesson on Veteran’s Day and what it’s all about with my students. I feel it’s important they understand the meaning behind such an important day.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Monster, a black and white three-year-old male. He has beautiful, silky long hair.

After 20 months of closures, the Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the village of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the Maderas del Carmen and Ocampo protected areas, will re-open beginning Wednesday, Nov. 17.