October 2024

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Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences A team of researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has discovered that aoudad— an animal in the sheep and goat family— can catch and spread many of the same respiratory pathogens that affect desert bighorn sheep, a native species that frequently shares its habitat with aoudad. The new research, recently published in the journal PLOS ONE, will help wildlife conservationists better understand the complex relationship between these two species and promote the management of both species.

The award-winning Artwalk Alpine, West Texas’ longest-running arts festival, is celebrating its 31 year and will take place on the main streets of Alpine, Friday and Saturday, November 22-23. Artwalk Alpine announced that this year’s featured artist is Michele Billings.

Suppose you have ever driven down the highway and wondered how the mountain off in the distance was formed, why it’s so rocky out here, or whether “your” mountain is volcanic. In that case, the Thursday, October 17, presentation by Jesse Kelsch is for you.

Celebrate autumn with “Tea on the Terrace” at the Jeff Davis County Library in Fort Davis this Friday, October 11 at 1 p.m. Sample freshly brewed teas with cookies while we share ideas about gratitude. A special highlight will be a choice of English tea sent directly from the Ritz of London. Free program sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche. com October 11-14 Big Bend Octane Fest, Noon to 9 p.m.

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Dear Neil, our neighbors planted a large bed of purpleheart groundcover this spring. They’ve been told it will freeze to the ground but sprout back again next spring. That means all the tops will freeze. Could they be harvested for use as cuttings this fall? When and how can I grow them?

The Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball team continues their impressive district campaign, securing back-to-back victories against Tornillo and Presidio in recent matches. With these wins, the Lady Bucks have established a 3-0 record in district play, positioning themselves firmly at the top.