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Bright crepe paper flowers, candles, marigolds, family altars, and photographs -all of these represent the traditions of the “Dia de Los Muertos” celebration of the Day of the Dead. Find out more about this colorful commemoration by attending a celebration at the Saint Joseph Cemetery on Highway 118 just south of Fort Davis and Holy Angels Cemetery in Alpine, this Saturday, November 1.

Early voting for the November 4 constitutional amendments election ends tomorrow, October 31, at 7 p.m. Polls are open today and tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex at 203 N. 7th Street.

Marathon Public Library (MPL) has been awarded the 2025 Beacon Award for Rural Impact – Big Bend Region from the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin. This recognition celebrates MPL’s dedication to serving its rural community through innovative programs and community- centered services.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, October 15, at the Alpine ISD Administration Building. Trustees Josh Cross and Jimmy Morris were absent.

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part story In a continuation of last week’s Alpine City Council meeting, Discussion item H was a hot topic for council members. Although the council was required to pass a budget for FY2025-2026 before the end of the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the $17.2 million budget required the City of Alpine to use an unobligated fund balance of $1.4 million to achieve a balanced budget.

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Although a state running competition is nothing new for Kaden Whetten of Marathon, it’s a new game for freshman Mustang Jacob Valenzuela, and although there are a few nerves for Valenzuela, he and Whetten are both ready to represent the Mustangs tomorrow at the State Cross-Country meet in Round Rock.

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part story. The Alpine City Council began its proceedings on Tuesday with a workshop focused on wastewater.

The Brewster County Commissioners met on Tuesday morning at the Brewster County Courthouse. The meeting was presided over by Brewster County Judge Greg Henington, and all commissioners were in attendance.

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