Brewster and Presidio Oppose Redistricting Plan
Residents of Brewster and Presidio Counties unite against a proposed congressional map shifting them from El Paso’s 16th District into Rep. Fisher’s 21st District. The plan would create a vast southern to northern span including Lampasas and Llano, breaking long standing ties with El Paso and raising concerns over effective representation. State hearings on redistricting are underway with the Texas Legislature slated to redraw districts next year. Gene Hendryx leads opposition to severing Presidio and Brewster from El Paso, as local voices urge continued linkage with El Paso County representatives.
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Brewster
Presidio
San Angelo
Jeff Davis
el Paso
Highland
Fl Paso
Federal Reserve
Southern Pacific Railroad
Rio Grande
Texas
Gene Hendryx
Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Big Bend park funding and Texas mineral rights dispute
National Park Director Newton B. Drury warned that progress on the Big Bend National Park could be slowed if Texas keeps mineral rights on land: a Texas Legislature conference committee handles a bill proposing 1.5 million dollars to purchase park land. Community notes include student trips, valedictorian and salutatorian honors, oil-test drilling near Marathon, and local visits across Alpine, Marathon, and surrounding towns.
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Avalanche
Big Bend National Park
Decke Ranch
Marathon
Chester Dewey
Texas Shipyard's Banana Solution During WWI Rationing
During the peak WWI meat rationing, a Texas shipyard reportedly used bananas as a substitute or supplement in meal programs and cargo considerations. The practice reflected wartime shortages and inventive resource management by workers and management alike.
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Texas
Alpine Avalanche announces staff and quirky climate note
The Alpine Avalanche lists editor and staff roles for Alpine Texas with a brief note on Ecuador’s climate mentioning snow bound Andean peaks. The issue header reflects a 19th century publication style and postal details.
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Equator
Ecuador
National Geographic
Water policy tugs with Sul Ross water for irrigation
Alpine residents clash over water rights as Sul Ross College faces restricted supply. City limits irrigation use to Mondays and Fridays to protect wells and revenue, while advocates press for unlimited water to support the college and local recreation facilities including a golf course and grassed playgrounds.
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Sul Ross College
Stather Elliott
Ann D. Linn
Alpine
Michoacan
Mexico
Morelia
Aleta Bierschwale
Harris Smith
Helen Fielder
James C. Duncan
Fort Davis
Juli Nail
Marathon
Vera Winter
Sul Cour
Ss Sumuer Ti Ross College
Sul Ross
Alpinus
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Margaret Wade
J. C. Wade
Betty Ann Fulmer
M. M. Fulmer
John Gillett
T. R. Knight
Christoval
Jim Featherstone
Penay
Darrel
Camp Bowie
Chooch" Sonnier
Odessa
Joe Sonnier
Edwin McCollum
Eldorado
Hamilton
John Kokernot
Los Angeles
Jack Jolly
Toyah
Spud Learys
Buttrill
Jim Weaver
Uvalde
Wm. Green
D. W. Collins
Waddy Burnham
Waddy Jr
Mark Herring
L. C. Ritchey
Tom Yarbro
Waller Diggs
Zoye Decie
Vada Roberts
Jack Todd
Jess Aiken
Dad Hefflin
Moore's General Store
CIL Defense
USA
City of
Alpine Civil Defense
Redeemer
Church Alpine, Texas
The
Episcopal Church
Pete D. Pedersen
Fort Stockton
Eldingy
Alpine Avalanche
N. St. Ste
Algress
Second Alpine
West Texas Press Association — Texas Press Association
Brewster, Jeff Davis
Presidio Counties
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Helen Uranga
IBM
Hallie Stillwell
Gue Scess
Big Bend Park
Sam D. Adams
Hugh Stile
Ft. Davis
Steve Bennett
Alp
Atnaer
Zia
Ale Sr
Morstain
Plora L. Daugherty
Alpine Basin
Loekn
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