May 2023

Azra Gunes

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In what activities did you participate in high school?

During high school I participated in Marching and Concert Band, Academic UIL, FTC and FRC robotics competitions, and National Honor Society.

Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why?

All my teachers had a profound impact on me, but I am especially thankful to Mr. Saunders, Mr. Crenshaw, and Coach Valenzuela for challenging me with something new every day and preparing me for my life aft er high school. What was your favorite moment the last four years?

Azra Gunes

Texas Mountain Trail leads to adventure

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The Texas Heritage Trails Program was the brainchild of former governor of Texas John Connally. In 1968, in conjunction with the HemisFair, Connally, along with the Texas Highway Department now Texas Department of Transportation established 10 scenic driving trails in Texas. In 1997, the state legislature tasked the historical commission to create a statewide heritage tourism program. Their response was a program based on local, regional, and state partnerships centered around the 10 driving trails created by Connally.
Located in Big Bend National Park along the banks of the Rio Grande, the Hot Springs Historic District are remnants to the testament of early settlement in the Big Bend. This particular building was built by J.O. Langford and served as the Post Office for the resort he built in the early 1900s. This is just one of many places to visit within the Texas Mountain Trail region. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Sports Medicine clinic begins today

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The 35th Annual Davis Mountains Sports Medicine- Sul Ross Sports Medicine clinic will be held Jun 1-3. The cost is $120 per person and registration begins at 3 p.m.

Rain keeps county road, bridge crews busy

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The Brewster County Commissioners Court held their regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. with reports from the road and bridge department about keeping busy due to recent rain, auction profit updates on surplus items, and budgeting concerns.
Greg Henington

Create a taste of the middle east at home

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HEAD OVER MEALS Recently I purchased myself a Mediterranean cookbook because my knowledge about that cuisine is fairly limited. I’m aware of course that there is a use of a variety of spices and vegetables but have never been exposed to much of it.
Chicken Shawarma in phyllo with jalapeno hummus and tzatziki sauce. Photo by Kara Gerbert