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Dark skies funding became the focal point of the Brewster County Commissioners Court meeting on April 14, and it generated much debate about a proposed new use of hotel/ motel tax funds. The meeting sparked a lengthy discussion regarding House Bill 4305 and Senate Bill 2133 introduced to the 87th Texas Legislature by Rep., Dist.

Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District is hoping water well operators, residential or otherwise, will get involved with the organization’s groundwater research efforts. The district is tasked to manage, protect, and conserve groundwater resources, while protecting property rights and promoting constructive and sustainable development across the county.

Alpine FFA participated in the annual FFA District spring meeting on April 19 in Alpine. The meeting consisted of speaking development events, and extemporaneous and prepared speaking events, along with electing 2021-2022 District officers. Schools participating were Fort Davis, Iraan, Fort Stockton, Buena Vista, Crane, and Alpine. Three Alpine FFA members were elected, with Lauren Rogers as president, Jake Crump as secretary, and Kaitlyn Wiggins as treasurer. Courtesy photo

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and for Alpine nonprofit organization Children’s Advocacy Center of the Big Bend, maintaining a good community partnership allows it to fulfill its mission of restoring the lives of abused children in Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio, and other nearby counties.

In just a few days, Christians in Alpine and around the world will celebrate Easter, the Day of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus told His disciples about His impending death and resurrection three times in the Gospel of Matthew.

The weather is getting warmer, the end of the school year is approaching, and exciting plans are in the works for a timehonored youth tradition - summer camp, courtesy of Marfa Young Life. Young Life is a global, faith-based youth ministry for high school-aged teens, and many don’t even have to be regular churchgoers to attend.

At their regular meeting on March 24, Brewster County commissioners discussed legislative issues related to the use of public funds for lobbying activities. County Treasurer Julie Morton voiced her concerns about and opposition to Senate Bill 234 and House Bill 749, filed by Texas Senator Bob Hall, Dist.

At American Legion Post 79 in Alpine, Twila Hardaway and Iliana Navarrette dish up brisket and all the trimmings at the Epic Cheer fundraiser on March 23. All proceeds benefit Epic Cheer, a youth cheerleading squad from Alpine.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Big Bend Soil and Water Conservation District of Brewster county seek public opinions on how to better serve local citizens through the agricultural bill’s conservation and technical assistance programs. To reduce the spread of COVID, USDA NRCS and Districts have organized their annual meeting for Monday, April 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. following state guidelines. Interested parties are encouraged to drive through the parking lot at 1805 Highway 118 north in Alpine, and complete a survey for the conservation needs on private land in Brewster County.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Morris, a very calm sweet guy, about two years old. He was surrendered because his owner was advised to take him to a specialist for medical reasons, and they could not afford to do that. We went ahead and got his teeth cleaned, and he seems healthy cat right now, but he may need to have periodic steroid injections throughout his life. Time will tell.