December 2022

Ingredients: Soft, pre-sliced meats such as prosciutto or pepperoni. Harder meats that require cutting such as salami or soppressata.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 13 with the continuation of the burn ban reported by Stephanie Elmore, discussion on the homeless encampment on cemetery road, vacancies in the Brewster County Tourism department, and a request from the Elections Official for a parttime position to be added to her department.

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As with many communities and areas in Texas dependent on tourism, Brewster County has seen an explosion in shortterm rentals, particularly in the Terlingua area. Collection of HOT taxes, which are hotel occupancy taxes, for the county has been a challenge.

Much has changed in the 50 years Dr. Ray Allen has been a veterinarian.

Basketball Lady Bucks Dec. 8-10: Alpine @ Andrews Tournament.

The Bucks turned a 5-point halftime deficit into 62-54 win on Nov. 28 in Van Horn to improve their record to 2-0 heading into the Andrews game.

The 2022 National Finals Rodeo is currently being held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Last night saw contestants reach the midway point in the 10-day rodeo, with the completion of round five.

Santa isn’t the only one making lists and checking them twice. Over the last seven months the City Council and City Administration have been busy making to-do lists based on the needs and desires of residents who have participated in Meet with the Mayor Sessions, City Council meetings, and who have reached out to us via phone, email, and social media. With the help of residents, a lot has been accomplished since May.

“Secondhand animals make first-class pets.” — Author unknown. I’m guessing a street-smart cat or a dog in the PR business.