September 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed even before the bill became law.

Boy Scout Troop 41 held a Court of Honor last Sunday, during which ten scouts received merit badges and advancements in rank. The scouts holding certificates completed the Trail to Eagle program during summer camp at the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch.

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WEEK Meet Namir Namir was found running loose in the City of Alpine on July 4. He had some injuries and an eye infection when he was found; all of those have been treated and healed, and he now looks great.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, attached are photos of my Celeste fig, which was planted in the fall of 2021. It is on the east side of my shed.

The Lady Bucks kept their momentum rolling last week, turning in a dominant road sweep at Buena Vista on Tuesday, August 26, before testing themselves against tough competition in the Denver City Tournament over the weekend.

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