January 2025

In the midst of Christmastide, we reflect on Christ’s birth from Joseph’s perspective. The Gospel appointed for the First Sunday after Christmas is from Matthew Chapter One.

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HEAD OVER MEALS Embracing the Italian phrase bella vita, which means beautiful life, it is best to begin with the first meal of the day: breakfast. And what better way to do that than with a frittata? Frittatas are an Italian dish that resembles a cross between an omelet, a crust-less quiche, and scrambled eggs.

INGREDIENTS ½ lb bacon, diced olive oil 1 lb brussels sprouts, ends removed + halved + very thinly sliced kosher salt freshly cracked black pepper 1 small onion, thinly sliced 10 eggs ¼ cup whole milk 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the bacon into an even layer in a 10” cast-iron skillet.

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Daniel Pineda, of San Angelo, passed away on December 5 at the age of 40. He was born March 21, 1984, in Odessa to parent Liz Pineda.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Rebecca Chavez Portillo departed this life on January 2 at the age of 84.

Ronnie Lane Drewry, born June 29, 1953, in Odessa, passed away peacefully on December 25, in Alpine, after a hard-fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Ronnie was a hardworking man of integrity who inspired all who knew him with his unwavering strength and positive attitude.

West Texas Parks benefit from new ADA projects Thanks to park lovers from all over the Lone Star State, Texas State Parks now have many new offerings for visitors. In honor of the centennial anniversary of Texas State Parks in 2023, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) raised almost $2 million in private funds to enhance the visitor experience at every state park across Texas.

On December 30, the Brewster County Commissioners Court convened a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. to address a single agenda item: approving an order to correct and refund overpaid Alpine Independent School District (AISD) taxes for the 2023 tax year.