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High school construction issues were the main topic of discussion at the Alpine ISD Board of Trustees regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 18.

Researchers at Borderlands Research Institute recently released a study outlining water use by desert bighorn sheep and aoudad in areas where the species coexist. Extirpated from Texas by the early 1960s, desert bighorn sheep have been the target of restoration efforts that continue today.

Marfa is internationally known as a funky arts hub, but another reason why it’s worthwhile to venture out is to take a glimpse at a billion-yearold fossil among other dazzling rocks, minerals, and unique jewelry items not found in a typical jewelry shop. Just ask Marfa resident Paul Graybeal, a silver smith who has owned Moonlight Gemstones since 1989.

The annual Lions Club gun and knife show is coming up over Labor Day weekend, and it’s a welcomed return after COVID canceled the popular event last year. Held at the Pete P.

Approval of a new city attorney and illegal dumping were the focus of Alpine City Council’s regular meeting on Aug. 17. Council, Ward 3, Sara Tandy, was not present at the meeting. Council, Ward 1, Judy Stokes brought forth a motion to discuss, consider, and approve appointing interim city attorney Rod Ponton to full-time city attorney.

Molly Dumas, Terlingua: Yes, I do. I think it’s important to preserve one of the most amazing and unique things in the Big Bend. I hope my grandchildren will still have a place to go where they can see the Milky Way, zillions of stars, and get a sense of perspective you just can’t get in the city, surrounded by man made lights.

UPCOMING EVENTS August 26 Medicare Education Class, 3-4 p.m. at Alpine Public Library, 805 W.

Alpine Public Library will offer fall citizenship classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 8, and continue every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

On Aug. 10, Alpine Memorial Funeral Home dedicated its new chapel on Sul Ross Avenue. In the photo, funeral home staff members Delma Garcia, Joe Greer Denham III, Leaneth “Lea” Catano, Larry Cordova, Lonny Hillin, and Linda Hillin stand ready to greet visitors at the chapel. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

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