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Beginning today (MONDAY), you can schedule your bulk pick-up with the city of Alpine.
You can get rid of large items like furniture, mattresses, appliances and yard waste. But 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 today (MONDAY) 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 or those with a Texas State Park Pass.
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The city of Alpine will hold their next council meeting next week.
According to an agenda for the meeting, the council will hold the ceremonial swearing-in of the Alpine Police Department by Chief of Police Kirk Caughman.
The council will also discuss the status of the dog park and the steps to take to continue improvements.
The council meets Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. at the council chambers, located at 803 W. Holland Avenue.
You can find a copy of the meeting’s agenda at cityofalpine.com.
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During the holiday week, the city of Alpine will have special hours for the Hal Flanders Recycling Center.
The center will only be open this week tomorrow (TUESDAY), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular operating hours will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Holy Angels Cemetery Association is hosting a New Years celebration.
There will be a dinner, a dance and live entertainment fundraiser on Dec. 31 at the Granada Theatre in Alpine.
The dinner will start at 7 p.m. The music for the night will be provided by the Pecos River Band and DJ Pancho. There will also be door prizes, a photobooth, and party favors.
Tickets for the event are $50 per person.
To make reservations and get your tickets, call 432-244-9805.
Proceeds from the event will support the Holy Angels Cemetery Association, a local nonprofit maintaining one of Alpine’s most historic community spaces.
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