Terlingua Sand Castle contest next week

      A sand castle contest will be held next week in Terlingua. Contestants from as far away as Sweden will come and turn Terlingua dirt into palaces of sand. The grand prize will be $10,000, and a trip to the World Cup of Sand Castles. Lacy Stewert, from Jacksonville Beach, Fl said that her whole family has been practicing for this event for 6 months. Her family even spent the night in one of her creations. Good luck to Lacy and all the other sand heads.

       Many events grace the stages in Alpine, and the big top is now in town! The famous  'Circus of One' from Albuquerque NM rolled in to town yesterday and will be having two shows a night for the next three days. The 'Circus of One' was started by Argentinian tight rope walker Abalo Rodriguez. After a series of mysterious events, Abalo was able to take his show on the road with no animals, no clowns, and no fancy assistants. Just a very large, big top tent that was given to him from his father, the Amazing Frederico. What the show will contain is just as mysterious and amazing as the one and only Abalo.

Where's Waldo found in Alpine

     After being spotted in many children's books, Waldo has finally been found in Alpine. This stripped shirted traveler has visited many places in his long career, and has made the hills of southwest Texas his home. After completing a few courses in Sul Ross University, Waldo plans on working on his small start up company, 'FindMe' clothing line.

      A deaf, dumb, and blind man has been bathing in the Hot Springs in the national park. Frank Annes had never laid eyes on water, or heard the sound of a river, but that all changed recently when his ailments disappeared overnight! Doctors have cleared him and now Mr Annes swims daily in the Rio Grande along with the sights and sounds that accompany the mighty river. Two cases of depression have also recently been cured at the springs.

      A few swimmers in the Santa Elena Canyon were startled yesterday when a 12ft shark was spotted.  A woman started yelling 'shark!' and most of people exited the water. Two Hungarian couples remained due to the misinterpretation of the word shark. "In Hungary, we say 'sherk, sherk!' when we have to go to the bathroom. I thought the lady just had an accident."  

Border Patrol Station hires Mini-pony

      In the latest efforts to protect our country, the Border Patrol station in Alpine has just added a weapon. Officials have hired a mini pony named Karl. While the details on how Karl will be used are very hush hush, the pony seems to already be making a difference. Residents and visitors that pass through the station seem to be in a better mood when leaving. This may be due to the fact that Karl has an amazing smile.

      A great deal is being offered at a local Ft Davis hotel. If you are a professional clown, and you are in the area in the month of April, you are in luck. The Motelli Hotel is offering 95% off a nights stay and a free lunch. The Motelli family heritage is filled with a history of traveling clowns. They once jestered for the Queen of England. Promotion starts April 1.

Man comes out of ground after 47 years

      After 47 years in his underground bunker, a Terlingua man finally comes out. In 1965, Jerry Wise buried a shipping container and made it his home. His food rations took up most of the space, although Mr Wise had just enough room for his pet turtle, Fredrick. Until recently, both were doing just fine. Then suddenly the pair came down with a bad case of the sniffles. Being a life long member of the S.P.C.A., Mr. Wise disregarded his own safety, and risked possible nuclear fallout exposure to insure Fredrick's continued good health.

     

       Guinness came to Alpine yesterday after hearing of Clint McMurrys attempt to break the world record for longest bull ride. His record breaking ride lasted 6 hours, 46 minutes, and 8 seconds. Clint was quoted saying ," Dang!!! That was fun!!!! My butt hurts..." Mr. McMurry also holds the world record for skydiving with the most chickens and the fastest oil change on a John Deere.

5-Story Mcdonalds planned for Alpine

     The Alpine McDonalds is a true landmark and soon it will be visible for miles around. Plans have been approved for the remodeling of this iconic burger joint. A four story addition will be added to the existing level, making it the tallest Micky D's in Texas, and third tallest in the U.S. The slide in the famous Play-place will descend from the fifth floor into the parking lot. A two story Ronald McDonald is still being debated by the cities Building dept.

     The Famous Starlight Theater in the Terlingua ghost-town was out-shined this past weekend. The King, Elvis Presley, was spotted having a margarita at the Starlight bar. Many famous legends have graced the stage there, but now one more name can be added.One bartender stated,"...he was an o.k. tipper". As he drove off into the dust, a few locals noticed his license plate was from Nevada. His plate read '1mElv15'.