PET OF THE WEEK
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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is “I’m not really fluffy, but that’s the name I was given. I’m a handsome, one-year-old fellow with beautiful golden eyes, a lovely grey coat, and a great set of whiskers.
September 2021
ROCKSLIDES
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Send your rockslides to editor@alpineavalanche.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Oct.
Heard on the STREET
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Our Avalanche reporter asked, “What’s your favorite sports team? ” Tristan Karels, Alpine: The Astros, because I’m from Houston and I play baseball. That’s my favorite choice.
Alpine Bed and Breakfast more than just a place to stay
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Fall weather is just around the corner, and that brings more vacationers who are looking to explore all the Big Bend has to offer. Alpine Bed and Breakfast is a charming, historical home that combines an extraordinary vibe from years past, but also offers modern day luxury with more than just simple accommodations and a place to sleep.
Six-figure salaries a potential for Marathon ISD teachers
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Attracting highly qualified teachers has always been a hallmark with Texas school districts, and thanks to House Bill 3 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019 and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, that dream may become a reality for Marathon ISD thanks to the Teacher Incentive Allotment.
Chamber to host ribbon cutting for Marfa Film Shop
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The Marfa Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Marfa Film Shop on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 am.
Literary Landmark to honor Taylor
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All are invited to attend a reception designating the Jeff Davis County Library as a Literary Landmark, and recognizing the late author Lonn W. Taylor on Friday, Oct.
Threats and insults won’t get people vaccinated
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I happen to believe vaccines are a good idea. That’s why I got one.
Holy Angels Cemetery
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In a day and age where volunteers are a precious commodity, it’s important to me to thank two volunteers who took time from their busy lives to help clean Holy Angels Cemetery. The cemetery looked like it had been abandoned, with the amount of overgrown brush, graves untended, trash lined up by the fence, and no one in sight taking care of the grounds.
Thank you to the community
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A gigantic thank you to our community. We had a wonderful turn out for the 2021 Family Crisis Center benefit dance held last weekend. We would like to thank all those who helped out, and our many generous sponsors who made the dance possible. We had a wonderful time.
