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It’s a chilly but exciting day for a bake sale as Epic Competitive Cheerleading team members Riayah Ramos, Zakirra Fuentez, Destiny Salguero, Kacia Luna, and Lucille Fraser pause for a photo outside Porter’s grocery store in Alpine on Jan. 22.

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.

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.

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 complete.

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. Luke records this story of Jesus in the temple at age 12 in the second chapter of his Gospel.

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.

The Texas Mountain Trail Region is part of the Texas Historical Commission’s award-winning Texas Heritage Trails Program tourism initiative. This economic development initiative encourages communities, heritage regions, and the state to partner and promote Texas’ historic and cultural resources.

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.

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.

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.