August 2022

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Football two-a-days have come and gone, and the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks are ready to begin their season. Starting quarterback Trey Ervin feels confident that his team will rally around him to get the job done. He is excited for the upcoming season with many experienced players coming back onto the field, although it is bittersweet since this is his senior year.

What is more comforting on a Sunday afternoon than a nap? Perhaps a golden, juicy, and delicious roast chicken. Combine this classic fare with fluffy mashed potatoes and a side of greens or another favorite vegetable, and you have a meal that is like a comforting hug for your stomach or a glass of wine in front of a roaring fireplace with your favorite blanket.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the final recovery plan for Guadalupe fescue (Festuca ligulata), a grass listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The final recovery plan includes criteria for determining when Guadalupe fescue should be considered for down listing and for delisting, and names site-specific actions necessary to meet those criteria.

Young Life Ministries “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-9, NIV Summer! For weeks now we have been finding ways to beat the heat.

Landscape painting is a vibrant and colorful way that artists from the Big Bend and beyond can express their sense of wonder. This is especially prevalent in a place filled with vast landscapes where artists can derive their inspiration and indulge their creativity.

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Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 9, and approved the proposed 2022 tax rate, certified property values, and tax rate hearing dates.

Marfa has always boasted a rich history and a vibrant arts community, and a much beloved festival is right around the corner, a place where Marfa residents celebrate a tradition every year during Labor Day weekend. This year the festival will be celebrating a special milestone - the 35th anniversary of its inception.

Commitment. A powerful word. Obligation. A powerful word. Adversity. A powerful word. There is a strong link that binds commitment and obligation together. But that link is all too easily broken when adversity or inconvenience comes calling. People all too often give up when difficulty strikes. Adversity tests the resolve of one’s commitment. Adversity is the weight that builds character.