February 2025
A Mardi Gras tradition: Let them eat ‘King’ cake!
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HEAD OVER MEALS Laissez les bons temps rouler! Or, for those of you who don’t speak French, Let the good times roll. This common New Orleans saying is especially true during Mardi Gras.
Restoration of mankind
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First Assembly of God As we enter the Easter Season next month, I wanted to reflect on scriptures that speak to what was accomplished in the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
MoBB earns national recognition
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The Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross State University campus has once again earned national recognition, securing the No. 7 spot in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025.
Bark scale a big issue for crape myrtles
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Dear Neil, regarding the crape myrtle bark scale – Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants. However, the sooty mold is the real problem. The more insects, the sootier mold there is.
LOOKING BACK
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Alpine Avalanche.
Bi-District Champs fall to Slaton in Area Championship
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The Alpine Bucks’ playoff run came to an end Friday night in Odessa, as they fell to the Slaton Tigers 6952 in the Area Championship. Despite a hard-fought effort, Alpine couldn’t overcome the No.
