December 2022

Could it get any crazier? The frenzy that is Christmas is upon us. Relatives are in.

Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert .

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HEAD OVER MEALS If I were to guess, I would imagine many of my readers, at some point in their lives, received a food gift during the holidays. At what point did this lose its’ appeal.

Courtesy of Macy Chionsini Ingredients: 1 cup of butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup of sugar 5 cups regular oatmeal 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 12 oz. bag of milk chocolate chips 1 4 oz.

The Annual Live Nativity, sponsored by Michael’s Mountain Ministry of Alpine, will be held December 19-21 at the stable area by Kokernot Lodge. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. each evening, with coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies served to members of the audience and participants after each night’s performance.

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting Dec. 6, with a swift meeting that led into an executive session. Ward 1 Council member Judy Stokes and Ward 3 Council member Sara Tandy were both absent, but a quorum was present.

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Whether carried out recreationally or competitively, fishing is a sport that can last a lifetime. A pastime, that is attracting more popularity at Sul Ross State University with the Sul Ross Anglers Association, a fishing club initiated in 2021 that is supporting conservation efforts in conjunction with Texas Parks and Wildlife.