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Body Jimmy Morris, Alpine:: Walking into Mrs. Hobson’s class with my best friends and buttering her up so we could be her favorite students all year and not have to do homework. It didn’t work. I got stuck with a lot more homework than everyone else.

Body What activities were you involved in during your senior year? I was a girls’ state UIL delegate alternate. Who was your most influential teacher or coach through high school? Coach Mo.

Body Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Beans, a big dog with chill vibes and who isn’t afraid to lean on others, literally. He likes to rub, put his entire weight on you, then prance around with his long ears flopping like an overgrown puppy.

Body Send your community events to editor@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS August 26 Medicare Education Class, 3-4 p.m. at Alpine Public Library, 805 W.

Body Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently announced that Black Gap Wildlife Management Area has been designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Body Always one to thrive on a challenge, cooking something that I have never tried before feeds my competitive spirit. Thankfully, I have several friends who enjoy being my guinea pigs when I attempt something new.

Body August 1, 1991 Alpine Girl Scouts and their leaders marched in the July Fourth parade in support of the troops in the Gulf War. Mr.

Body Dear Neil: You have often recommended Nellie R. Stevens hollies as landscape shrubs. I’ve been very pleased with the ones I have planted, but they have begun to develop small holes in their leaves. What are these, and what can I do to control them?

Body It’s the start of a new school year at Alpine Christian School, and Bobby Duncan is excited to welcome students back after the summer break.

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