August 2024

Happy, happy, joy, joy? As I watched the Democrat National Convention this year their theme appeared to be happiness and joy. This comes from a party that supports destructive rioters like ANTIFA and BLM, purveyors of death like Planned Parenthood, and sources of political and racial smears like Joy Behar, Racheal Maddow, Al Sharpton, and Joy Reid.

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The Alpine Lady Bucks Volleyball Team has been busy on the court with a string of competitive matches and tournament appearances. Their recent schedule included an away game against Midland Trinity on Tuesday, August 20, followed by participation in the Nita Vannoy Tournament from August 22 to 24 in San Angelo.

Zenas Randall Bliss, no kin to Captain William Bliss, son-in-law of General Zacary Taylor, for whom Fort Bliss in El Paso is named, is the only soldier that I can find who served at Fort Davis both before and after the Civil War. Fort Davis, which was founded in 1854 and abandoned in 1861, with the beginning of that war, was then reestablished in 1867 as the post-war army returned to the West.

The Alpine City Council gathered for their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20, in the City Council Chambers. All members of the council were present, with Ward 1 Council Member Reagan Stone attending via Zoom.

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Rodeo is synonymous with Sul Ross, and since rodeo coach C.J. Aragon took the helm, the program has seen some big strides since its humble beginnings when it birthed the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. From a team of seven to over 30 and three national corporate sponsors, Sul Ross rodeo is back on the map.

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INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound of cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium leeks trimmed and thinly sliced (white and green parts only), about 1 ½ cups. 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1-pound short pasta, such as penne, casarecce, or pipe rigate 3 cups of water 1 1/3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 2/3 cup dry white wine ½ cup heavy whipping cream ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh dill 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon black pepper DIRECTIONS Heat oil in a large saucepan (Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.

HEAD OVER MEALS There’s nothing much more satisfying than a creamy and savory bowl of pasta. Except for one that only requires one pot and is ready in less than an hour.