April 2024

The curse of sin and death was introduced into God’s perfect Creation when Adam and Eve rebelled against God in the Garden of Eden. They listened to the devil’s lies and ate the forbidden fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. They did so, believing Satan, that they would be like God themselves. Ever since, sin has corrupted and defiled every human being – except Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God.

HEAD OVER MEALS Are you like me? Do you struggle to decide what sort of side dish you want to make with your meals? This is the one conundrum that I always seem to struggle with. Sure, I could make the same old tired green beans or California mix, or corn, and if the asparagus looks good at the store, I may grab a bunch of that or whip up some yellow squash.

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Ingredients: 2 9-ounce packages of frozen artichoke hearts ½ cup water ½ cup white wine 3 wide strips of lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 minced garlic cloves 1/8 cup chopped parsley 1/8 cup chopped mint Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Bring ½ cup each of water and white wine, two packages of artichoke hearts, three wide strips of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons each of lemon juice and olive oil. Bring to a simmer in a large skillet.

The Alpine City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 2. Alpine City Manager, Megan Antrim shared the exciting news that Alpine has been listed in the top 10 for the Keep Texas Beautiful Governor’s Achievement Award.

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Last Thursday, March 28, the Alpine Emergency Services Board (AESB) held its regularly scheduled meeting. All members of the board were in attendance.

Off the coast of the South American country of Ecuador lie the Galapagos Islands. They are a wildlife lover, and coincidentally photographers’ paradise. Lee Hoy has made his childhood dream of being a wildlife photographer come to life, having visited these islands more than six times since he embarked upon the journey from dream to reality.