June 2021

Body On June 14 Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson on behalf of Brown Santa presented a $500 check to Katie Herrera at Marathon Public Library to help with the library’s summer programs for kids. Courtesy photo

Body Quarter Circle 7, The Stable Performance Cars, and Spicewood restaurant sponsored a Father’s Day car show in Alpine on June 20.

Body Robert Polanco, Jr., has been awarded the title of Master of Code, “considered the PhD of building safety codes certification,” according to May issue of “Building Safety Journal.” Master of Code is awarded by the International Code Council headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Body Late on June 21 Brewster County deputies conducted a traffic stop on an RV near the Big Bend National Park entrance on Texas Highway 118 south of Study Butte. The vehicle was occupied by 49 illegal aliens from Brazil, Ecuador, and Mexico, along with two U.S.

Body U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the proposed critical habitat for the endangered Texas hornshell, a freshwater mussel found in Texas and New Mexico. The Texas hornshell was listed as endangered on Feb. 9, 2018.

Body Before discussing the various local stage stations on the overland mail route, it is necessary to understand the operations of this huge transcontinental enterprise.

Body June 13, 1991 Boys and girls State delegates toured the city and county offices recently as guests of the sponsoring American Legion Auxiliary.

Body Dear Neil: What is eating the leaves of my zucchini squash? I looked on the backs and didn’t find any eggs. This is damage caused by striped cucumber beetles.

Body Over the last few years, I’ve noticed several types of fruit that are plentiful in Far West Texas, seemingly without any type of care or attention. That comes as a surprise to me, living in the high desert where little more than cacti actually thrive.

Body Ingredients: 8 cups fresh apricots, peeled, pitted, and crushed ¼ cup lemon juice 6 cups white sugar (pure cane if you can find it) 5 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings Directions: 1. Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar.