April 2026

Body It was a successful outing for Fort Davis track athletes at the district meet, with multiple top finishes and several competitors advancing to the area round this week. The junior high girls delivered an impressive performance, highlighted by Maggie Egg’s standout day.

Body The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will hold its next program on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Alpine Public Library.

Body The Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. All commissioners were present except Brewster County Judge Greg Henington. Precinct 3 Commissioner Ruben Ortega presided over the meeting in the judge’s absence.

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Body Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche. com April 17-19 Alpine Gem and Mineral Show, Fri.

Body HEAD OVER MEALS While the summer garden may not be up and overrun with zucchini just yet, the temperatures outside are pushing the limits for serving up those light, refreshing meals that are perfect this time of year.

Body INGREDIENTS 2 pounds of zucchini, about four medium zucchinis 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots, chopped, about 2/3 cup 1 teaspoon of sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, grated 12 ounces of spaghetti or bucatini pasta 1/3 cup grated...

Body Dear Neil, I live about 100 yards back from a busy highway. What kind of barrier of fast-growing shrubs and trees could I plant? My column is distributed to many different newspapers across Texas, but I can’t tell where you are.

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