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George Edward Campbell has passed away. He was 73.
George was born in Manhattan, New York. At the age of 18, he joined the Navy, where he served for four years, helping create navigational maps for the U.S. government. During his time in the Navy, he travelled to the Greek islands, Spain, Puerto Rico, and South Korea for 6 months each. Upon returning to New York, he worked in private security.
In 1977, he began working in the Border Patrol, where he served 28 years, working
in Presidio, El Paso, Pecos, Lubbock, Marfa, Puerto Rico, and Cleveland, Ohio.
In 1998, he married his wife, Irma Campbell, in El Paso. And after his retirement in 2005, he continued his education which started at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and completed at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, where he obtained a bachelor’s in criminal justice.
Afterwards, he attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he obtained HVAC certification.
George is survived by his wife Irma Campbell and his son and step daughter.
George was a person who had strong principles and firm expectations. He carried values of sacrifice, discipline, and service. He was known for his hard work ethic, resilience, determination, and dedication.
A celebration of his life will take place at St. Judas in El Paso, on Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. George will be cremated and be placed to rest at Fort Bliss.
There will be a visitation on Monday, Dec. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, in El Paso, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
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The city of Alpine will hold its next monthly bulk pick up during the first full week of the new year.
You can get rid of large items like furniture, mattresses, appliances and yard waste – but must first schedule a pickup. Each household is limited to 5 items or 3 cubic yards worth items to be picked up.
Residents will have all of next week – from Monday, Dec. 29 to Friday, Jan. 2 to schedule their pickup for the following week.
For more information please visit cityofalpine.com/bulkpickup, and to reserve your bulk pickup call 432-837-0845.
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On the first day of the year, rangers at Davis Mountains State Park will host a mile-high first day hike.
At just over 5,000 feet in elevation, the trails in the park showcase the beautiful vistas of the surrounding Davis Mountains.
The trail will take hikers along the Skyline Drive trail, and take roughly two to two-and-a-half hours. If interested, wear hiking shoes or boots and bring trekking poles if you have mobility issues.
Registration is required, and you can do that online–just search for the Davis Mountains State Park website.
Hikers will meet at the CCC Rock Lookout. Dress warmly.
The event is $6 per adult, or free for campers, those that have day passes already, or free with a Texas State Park Pass.
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In January, the local nonprofit Alpine Community Projects will host a community conversation on elder care in the region and how to provide for the Big Bend’s aging population.
The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the old schoolhouse.
For more information, head to alpinecommunityprojects.org/
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Registration is now open for next year’s Water in the Desert conference.
The three-day event focuses on the future of water in the Chiahuan Desert of West Texas.
Join landowners, scientists, policymakers, and community leaders from Feb. 11th through the 13th at Sul Ross State University. This year’s conference will feature sessions, field trips, and opportunities to connect with experts across the region.
Early bird registration is available now through Jan. 2. For more information and to get your tickets today, head to bri.sulross.edu/events/water-in-the-desert-2026/
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