Border Patrol statistics for April
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“CBP continues to see a large influx of illegal migration along the Southwest Border,” said Customs and Border Protection Senior Official Troy Miller.
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New signs provide info for tourists and locals
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Alpine visitors and residents may have noticed two new additions to popular spots around town – informational signs about the history of Murphy Street and the trails on Hancock Hill behind Sul Ross State University.
Gutierrez announces millions for schools in SD-19
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On May 12 Senator Roland Gutierrez (D-Bexar) announced the release of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or ESSER, funds from President Joe Biden’s recently signed American Rescue Plan. Around $887 million will be brought into Senate Dist.
University foundation has new board
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Continuing a saga that started in late March, Sul Ross State University Foundation board members recently resigned, and were quickly replaced.
Council cans Zimmer and Salas
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Fireworks came early this year at Alpine’s May 18 city council meeting, and freshman council member Judy Stokes lit the fuse. By the end of the evening, City Manager Erik Zimmer and City Secretary Cynthia Salas had been terminated, and City Attorney Sandy Wilson had resigned.
Fightin’ Buck proud
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Alpine High School Class of 2021 senior Zaydrien Alaniz and Fightin’ Buck proudly parade through Alpine on May 15 during the 2021 Senior Parents Car parade celebrating the graduating seniors. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill
Alpine old-timers play for love of game
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Everyone knows that baseball is more than just a sport. It’s America’s national pastime, from little ones learning the basics in Little League, to teens playing for school pride, to adults who just want to celebrate the love of the game.
Tennis teams headed for Regionals
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Alpine’s boys and girls high school tennis teams are both champions after the District 4-3AAA tennis tournament on April 14 at Fort Stockton. First place individual awards were in order for the mixed doubles team of Derek Schwierjohn and Itzel Franco.
City discusses illegal gambling
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Dark skies were once again in the forefront at the City of Alpine council meeting on April 20.
CBP announces March statistics
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection on April 8 released operational statistics for March.
