Alpine Economy Study Urges Local Facility Upgrades
The Alpine economic survey by the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research favors public attention to improvements. Recommendations include a municipal pool, golf course upkeep, better parks, a history museum home, and a community center with offices information center and meeting space. A reservoir for recreation is proposed if feasible, plus low-cost housing for retirees and stronger promotion of Alpine attractions. Downtown renovations are urged and Sul Ross State College seeks more student housing. civic leadership and business cooperation are key to growth.
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Alpine
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Robert B. Williamson
Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross State College
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross
UT Austin to acquire W D Smithers photo collection
The University of Texas at Austin will obtain over 8000 photographs forming a major pictorial history. The Texas State Historical Association will buy the collection for 20000 dollars. Bill Smithers, Alpine resident, catalogues the collection and needs more descriptive writing.
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W.D. Smithers
University of Texas
University At Austin
Texas State Historical Association
University
Bill Smithers
Alpine
Texas
United States
Brewster County
U.S. Cavalry
Big Bend
Octopus Changes Color Instantly Across Range
An octopus can alter its color instantly from white to dark with reddish brown shades. This rapid camouflage ability demonstrates complex skin cells adapting to light and background.
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Sul Ross College
Ame Amblay Relate
Amblin
Ith
Jim Glasscock
Avalanche
Bob
University of Texas At el Paso
Hugh Stiles
First Baptist Church
Ruidoso Downs
N.M
Fort Davis
Hugh
Ruidoso
N. M
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Alo
McDonald Observatory
Prude Guest Ranch
Porvenir
Mexico
Baptist Mission
Federal Land Banks
J. Fred LaLanne
Mgr. Box
Marfa
Avenue FE
Alpine Avalanche
N. Sth
P.O
Congress
TEXA
Ress Association
Brewster, Jeff Davis
Presidio Counties
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Hallie Stillwell
Trin Mi Chip
Big Bend Park
Texas Press
Business
Trans-Pecos
Big Bend Abstract Co
6Th St
F. J. Ellyson
Storey - Whiteside Lumber Co
Optometrist
Thomas L. Coats
Ruffy Twins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!