February 2023

Unsinkable Hope

Body Verse to Include: I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 Our world is challenging.

A TikTok twist to mashed potatoes

Body HEAD OVER MEALS Recently I have found myself watching the reels option on Instagram. A lot! Besides the funny video clips, I follow several foodbased influencers and these folks are coming up with some brilliant ideas.
A TikTok twist to mashed potatoes

Fried Mashed Potato Balls with Brown Gravy

Body Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons of leftover mashed potatoes or mashed potatoes made earlier in the day and refrigerated 1-2 jars brown gravy, depending Directions: Heat enough oil in a skillet or use a deep fryer, and heat oil to about 350 degrees.

The name game

Body FIDDLER’S GREEN Fort Davis, founded in October 1854, was named for Secretary of War Jefferson F. Davis.
The name game

CDRI celebrates half a century

Body The Chihuahua Desert Research Institute better known as CDRI, celebrates 50 years in West Texas. CDRI was founded in 1973 by two Science professors at Sul Ross State University, Dr.
One of CDRI’s main projects is propagation of the multitude of succulents found within the Chihuahuan Desert, such as this variety of prickly pear cactus. Photo by Traci Martin

New position is similar but different

Body For newly elected County Judge Greg Henington, there are aspects of his new position that he finds familiar. There are also aspects that are as foreign as anything he’s encountered in all his years as a Brewster County resident.
Honorable Greg P. Henington, Brewster County Judge and his wife Valynda Henington. Courtesy photo

Alpine Federal Court keeps busy

Body The U.S. Attorney’s Office released on Friday that a Presidio County woman has been indicted in federal court on charges of importing narcotics in the U.S.
U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Jaime Esparza. Courtesy photo

Lobos drop two of three in weekend opener

Body The Sul Ross Lobos baseball team, under the direction of new head coach and Sul Ross alum Ely Gallego faced off against the University of Dallas Crusaders this past weekend at Kokernot Field.
A Sul Ross batter takes a ball from the University of Dallas pitcher in the last game of the three game series this past Sunday. The Lobos dropped two of three games to the Crusaders in the season opener. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert