August 2023

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In what activities did you participate in high school? I was mostly associated with Student Leadership, but not really sports until my senior year, in which I participated in Basketball. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? My favorite teacher was Ms.

The benefits of small-town living have not escaped me. The quiet, star-filled nights, the absence of any real traffic jams, and the hospitality when you visit a new friend’s home are a few of the many perks I’ve personally experienced in the last year. Beyond convenience, the environment is set up for opportunity, growth, and most importantly hope. Unfortunately, many do not see it that way and have assured themselves that “smallness” is something to be detested and even fled from. Rest assured; small beginnings are not an obstacle but an opportunity.

HEAD OVER MEALS I bet you’re wondering what I mean when I say “fruit” sandwich. Well, what I mean by that is a cucumber sandwich.

Ingredients: 8 ounces of cream cheese, slightly softened 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced, fresh chives 2 tablespoons minced, fresh parsley 2 tablespoons minced, fresh dill 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon finely minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 8 to 10 slices of fresh sandwich bread of your choosing Directions: In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip cream cheese on medium-high speed until fluffy, about two minutes.

The Brewster Country Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting July 25, at 9:30 a.m. During Tuesday’s meeting, Walter Kuykendall, program manager for Emergent Air, gave the organization’s quarterly report.

After a turnout that surpassed expectations last year, the fiesta is back in business this Saturday for its second year. Downtown historic Murphy Street and Alpine’s cultural roots will be celebrated once again during the Fiesta 1888’s event on August 5.

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The Alpine ISD board of trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda were final updates from Parkhill and Imperial on last minute construction items for the high school, and updates on state legislation in regard to school funding.