September 2022

Rain is such a gift in the dessert. The dry, cracked dirt cries out for relief. So the heart cries out for goodness and healing in seasons of drought. When difficulty comes, a person’s thoughts can either help or hurt them. Free will grants us that choice.

The Sul Ross State University men’s soccer program and the Big Bend Youth Soccer Association will provide a quality soccer experience for everyone in the community. Sul Ross is hosting free skills clinics on Sundays at Lobo Field for the local soccer community and players ages 5-18.

INGREDIENTS: ■ 1 whole carrot ■ 6 oz. green beans ■ ½ oz.

From time to time, I feel it is a clever idea to subscribe to one of the several meal subscriptions plans available because I just want something different to eat. Another, and perhaps the biggest reason is because I can have the ingredients sent to my house, and I don’t have to grocery shop. This is good and bad, the positive aspect being that I can select a plan that is healthy and with proper portioning without buying extra ingredients. For example, you can’t just buy one carrot. The negative aspect can be the cost.

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Thanks to the Porter family legacy, the basic needs for the Big Bend area have been provided for generations now. As such, Alpine has become a hub for surrounding towns and travelers.

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The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Sept. 20, and a proposed monument honoring women in the military, code enforcement issues, and a strategic plan for the city drove the discussions.

The Fightin’ Bucks traveled to Wink to face the undefeated Wildcats on Sept. 9.

FOOTBALL Sept. 16: Sonora @ Alpine Varsity 7:30 p.m.