January 2026

Dear Neil, My HOA has gradually been replacing ornamental peach trees along one of our streets with yaupon hollies. Would you recommend Nellie R.

INGREDIENTS 1 pound of cooked spaghetti noodles, rinsed and drained well. 1 1/2 cups of tomatoes, finely diced or cherry tomatoes sliced in half.

HEAD OVER MEALS Spaghetti is one of those dishes that is a goto for many folks, especially those on a budget or in a time crunch. It’s comforting, filling, and it’s almost foolproof.

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On Saturday, January 3, a resident of Terlingua Ranch, 47-year-old Rique J. Rivera, was arrested by the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) on charges of endangering a child, cruelty to non-livestock animals, and unlawful restraint of a dog, among other violations. Multiple officers were on hand due to the nature of the offense and the overwhelming number of dogs involved, with Brandon Green listed as the investigator after the Avalanche submitted a request for public information (PIR).

The 82nd annual Big Bend Livestock Show and Sale wrapped up this past Saturday evening with $313,000 in market animal sales. The show began at 9 a.m.