August 2026

Body The Marathon Foundation has sponsored the Marathon Independent School District for the Moody Foundation MPact Grant. The $1.3 million grant was awarded to MISD to help fund projects for the next three years.

Body The ordering window for those planning to show sheep or goats at a major Texas show in 2026-2027 has opened. From August 1 to August 25, exhibitors may order tags at $25 per tag.

Body The Board of Directors of Sunshine House, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvana Diaz, MBA, as the organization’s new Executive Director.

Body Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS August 6 Miles of Stars, 9:30 p.m.

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Body Texas’ ability to detect, track, and fight wildfires is growing even stronger with the acquisition of three new multi-mission aircraft for Texas A&M Forest Service.

Body Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state Nearly three-fourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported.

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Body Dear Neil, something tiny is sucking the leaves of our Lacey oak. The nursery told us winter would take care of it, but it’s worse this year, and the tree has fewer leaves than ever. I’m worried I might lose it. What can I do to stop the problem?

Body Alpine Avalanche.