September 2022

Two volleyball rivals meet again

Body Two rivals met again over the weekend, and this time the Fort Davis Indians came to revenge a game already lost this season. When the Lady Bucks and the Indians met for the second time on Sept. 10, the Indians were ready for a fight.
Two volleyball rivals meet again

Tough love

Body When one thinks of effective leadership, the word “love” rarely comes to mind. It’s hard to believe that it has been almost 10 years since I was submitting pieces to various news outlets related to why I felt I would be a good candidate for Brewster County Judge.
Tough love

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Body Never forget Once again the Alpine Border Patrol Station put on a moving 9/11 memorial, but only 37 citizens were on hand to show their respect on this solemn, historic occasion.

Grear gets athletes in shape at Sul Ross

Body Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, was a beautiful place to grow up. Lush green trees and wild game populated the bush, and the Atlantic Ocean and Mesurado River supplied endless fish. Far from the cities, families lived in very tight villages for community and safety.
Grear gets athletes in shape at Sul Ross

Storm damaged park roads and trails reopen

Body Many of the primitive dirt roads and a portion of the paved Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and Lost Mine Trail at Big Bend National Park have reopened following damage from heavy monsoon rains. High water flows are expected along the Rio Grande.

Pollinator workshop to be held at CDRI

Body CDRI will host a pollinator workshop on Saturday, Sept. 17, starting at 9:30 a.m. The workshop will be held at the Powell Visitor Center. Admission is free, and this workshop counts as advanced education credit hours for Texas Master Naturalists.

Tea on the Terrace returns

Body The popular series at the Jeff Davis County Library, Tea on the Terrace, will return to celebrate the autumn season on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. Special guest Patrick Manian of Presidio will demonstrate an authentic tradition of a traditional tea ceremony.