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On Feb. 24 I attended a tour of the UTEP Aerospace Center and the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, along with other regional mayors of the Rio Grande Council of Governments, as part of a proposal on economic development for our area. The tour was educational, and an eye opener of how UTEP has given back to the community.

January 13, 1972 The administration of Alpine Public Schools announced the appointment of Mrs. Frances Newsom to the board of advisors of the Vocational Office Education program of Alpine High School.

January 15, 1976 Three-year-old Christopher Nelon looks to be in agony as he looks for some medical and maternal help for his scraped knee. Chris, son of Mr.

Photos from Alpine Avalanche archives at Archives of the Big Bend, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library, Sul Ross State University..

This happened not once but twice. At the end of the War of the Rebellion, officers who wished to remain in the Army and who served with volunteers, and there were many, were reduced in rank. At the top command of the Regular Army there were five - the leadership that defeated the Confederacy.

Dear Neil: Last winter’s cold almost killed my Chinese tallow tree. I had a tree service company remove all the dead wood three weeks ago. I’ve been removing the suckers from the base of the tree and from some of the limbs through the season, but now I’m wondering what this white growth might be.

November 5, 1998 Varsity Lady Buck Claudia Gallego passes the ball to the setter in last week’s district championship game against the Presidio Lady Devils. Alisa Keller covers in case of trouble.

November 17, 1988 The Alpine Lady Bucks, winners of the regional tournament in Lubbock last Saturday in a breathtaking match with Seminole, are in Austin today, tomorrow, and Saturday competing in the Final Four for a state Class AAA volleyball championship.

October 8, 1998 The 1998 Homecoming Queen’s Court. One of these AHS seniors will be crowned as Homecoming Queen at the Homecoming Football Game. Standing, left to right: Alisa Keller, Tammie Jimenez, Amanda Havens, Isela Leyva, and Dominique Fuentes. Seated: Arlene Garcia

October 1992 Alpine Buck Louis Espinoza breaks a tackle for a touchdown during last week’s contest against the Greenwood Rangers of Midland. The Bucks will return home to play Van Horn in their homecoming game at 8 p.m.