Lobos and Bearkats Seek District 4 NAIA Final
Sul Ross and Sam Houston State clash in Kobernot Field in a 2 out of 3 series for District 4 NAIA playoff advancement. Friday 2:30 pm start, Saturday games at 1 pm if needed. Both teams tout strong hitting and pitching, led by Sam Houston with a .348 team average and Mike Holt at .464, while Sul Ross features Kent Hopper at .415 and ace Randy Senteney.
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Sul Ross
Sam Houston State
Kobernot Field
Lobos
Bearkats
Sam Houston
Kats
Mike Holt
Ron Matney
Hugh Hamilton
Hamilton
Matney
Kent Hopper
Reggie Teaadaway
Chuck Cornett
Steve Peters
Gregs Slape
al Ogletree
Randy Senteney
Mark Farquhar
Senteney
NAIA
Ogletree
Bearkat
Ray Benge
The
Trinity
St. Mary's
City Council Delays Tax Hike Despite Mayor's Proposal
Alpine Mayor Homer Hudgins urged a 12.5 percent tax rise to 2.25 per 100 value for the July 1 1968 year, estimating an extra 60 000 yearly revenue. The council took no action and will revisit at next meeting while seeking additional revenue and cuts. Council accepts 1968 tax roll and endorses hiring an outside firm to revalue properties amid equity concerns.
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Homer Hudgins
Hudgins
Paul Vogt
Charlie Boreing
Johnny J. Sotello
Neville Haynes
Hugh S. White
Alpine
West Texas History Pageant to Feature 7 Schools and 4 Bands
Seven West Texas high schools including Alpine will present history reenactments on May 6 at Sul Ross State College Jackson Field in Alpine. The program pairs student performances with bands from Alpine Fort Davis Marfa and Van Horn, ending with a fireworks show.
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West Texas
Alpine
Sul Ross State College
Jackson Field
Fort Davis
Balmorhea
Marathon
Presidio
Barstow
Marfa
Balmorhea High School
Fiesta
Sul Ross
Great Chili Confrontation Promised in May Holiday Magazine
H Allen Smith recalls the Oct 21 1967 Terlingua chili cookoff against Wick Fowler and mocks Dallas Austin San Antonio elites. He depicts Alpine as a megacity and vows to return as a West Texan to triumph, noting plans to build a mountain hut near Alpine.
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H. Allen Smith
Wick Fowler
Terlingua
Alpine
Destiny
Marfa
van Horn
Golden City
el Paso del Norte
Dallas
Lighted Airport Proves Worth in Alpine
Alpine Airport Board cites a letter from Dorothy B. Bibb thanking the community for sighting the airport so Dr Nelson could land to try to save their baby girl. April precipitation in Alpine totaled .74 inches with four measurable days, bringing the year-to-date to 3.25 inches.
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Alpine Airport Board
Dorothy B. Bibb
EFC Paso
Alpine
Nelson
Primary races draw county voters for May 4 election
Contests for sheriff, state senator, district attorney and governor top interest in the May 4 primary. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Alpine West and East, Marathon Club House, Terlingua school, Big Bend park, and Alpine-Centennial School. Incumbent sheriff Carl Williams faces a former foe. longtime state senator Dorsey Hardeman is challenged by Pete Snelson after redistricting. Voters urged to bring registration certificates. Several state-wide Democratic races listed including governor and lieutenant governor candidates.
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Alpine
Marathon
Big Bend National Park
Carl Williams
Jim Skinner
Dorsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Pete Snelson
Midland
Hardeman
Snelson
Sam Mather
Emilio Salmon
83Rd Judicial District
William H
Bill) Barney
Marfa
L. A
Larry) Cullison
Fort Stockton
Dolph Briscoe
Preston Smith
John Hill
Waggoner Carr
Pat O'Daniel
Eugene Locke
Edward L. Whittenburg
Don Yarborough Alfonso
al" Velez
Johnnie Mae
Hackworthe
Ben Barnes
Gene Smith
Don Gladden
Robert S. Calvert Dallas Blankenship
Supreme Court
Sears McGee
Matt Davis
City Council Reappoints 4 Officials and Names 4 Panels
Four city officials were reappointed at Tuesday's session: Marjorie Graham as city secretary, Werner Hollis as head of water sanitation and streets, John Allen as city attorney, and John King as civil defense director. Gene Hendryx joins Planning Commission replacing Norman Beard who moved to City Council. Council members also named Dorothy McBride, Alberto Rojo, Paul Vogt, Tom Connor, and Beard to various committees. Regular meetings set for the first and third Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Stop signs approved at North Phelps intersections with C and B corridors. Police Chief Jack Johnson's May 2027 vacation request approved.
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Marjorie Graham
Werner Hollis
John Allen
John King
Gene Hendryx
Planning Commission
Norman Beard
City Council
Dorothy
Jack Johnson
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