July 2026

Body A lot has changed in the 250 years we’ve officially been a country. Today is the anniversary of the day that America voted for its freedom from England. In 1776, the 13 colonies’ Continental Congress, their governing body, voted to end England’s rule.

Body Of the three divisions in the Pecos League, the Alpine Cowboys are leading the Mountain Division South with a 19-11 record.

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Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, what in the world has happened to my lantanas? I have three that look like this one, while the others look normal. This is damage done by lace bugs.

Body “[Jesus said,] Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22:21 Christians belong to the Kingdom of God that is “not of this world,” often feeling torn between the demands of faith and of the world.

Body As a small child in 1976, I vividly remember celebrating our nation’s bicentennial. I recall the commemorative quarters, the parades, pinwheels, fireworks, and large joyous Fourth of July parties.

Body History. Isn’t it ironic that the longer you become part of history, the more you are intrigued by it? In my youth, history was something I signed up for because it was required.

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Body Serving Alpine, Texas Since 1924 The story of the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) is the story of neighbors helping neighbors.