October 2022

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Dear Neil: Trumpet vine is taking over my backyard. It’s growing up into my trees.

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From 1848-1898, John William Spencer led or participated in many efforts to develop the Presidio area. He, along with Benjamin Leaton, and John Burgess, completed a land survey, and obtained a patent for the establishment of an organized community on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande known as the City of Presidio. He was the first to establish a sustainable economy based on ranching and farming that supported Presidio, the City of Ojinaga in Mexico, Presidio County, and the military at Fort Stockton and Fort Davis.

Over 24 days of the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 30-Oct. 23, more than 2.2 million visitors will attend from within and outside Texas. The state fair, one of America’s largest, longest, and most historic, provides a unique venue for the promotion of heritage tourism as a vitally important Texas product. Heather Yadon, tourism coordinator from Alpine, will be there to greet them for one of those days, highlighting the events and attractions that make Alpine special. Volunteers will help staff the Texas Heritage Travel booth in the GoTexan Pavilion next to the State Fair Wine Garden and close to the Cotton Bowl.

In what activities did you participate in high school? I participated in photography, graphic design, color guard, cross country, tennis, student council, and National Honor Society throughout my high school years. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? Although I had a lot of role models in my school years, Coach Gomez, Mrs.

Kick up your tastes buds with this Texas Two-Step casserole, and you’re sure to leave the table satisfied. There is no stopping the flavor of this Tex-Mex extravaganza, and why would you want to. Let your mouth dance to the delight of fluffy eggs, savory sausage, spicy chiles, and gooey cheese that is sure to have you throwing your Stetson in the air and yelling yee-haw!