September 2026

As we begin another academic year at Sul Ross State University, I am reminded that the true strength of a university is found in its people – the faculty who teach and conduct research, the students who challenge themselves to learn, and the programs and institutions that connect a university to...

“The styles have evolved, but the soul is still the same.” — Overheard at the car parts store. “I love this season of year,” I announced to the coffee club last week.

Senate GOP opens wallet for Paxton’s campaign The Senate Republican leadership is pouring tens of millions of dollars into the U.S. Senate campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with Democratic nominee James Talarico.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS September 17-18 Trappings of Texas September 17 Hike with Homeless Dogs, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Having high blood sugar from diabetes can lead to serious health problems over time. Primary health concerns include nerve, kidney, and heart damage.

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When we think about simple meals, sometimes the best recipes are the ones that feel like they took hours but really didn’t. One dish my family has been making lately and one that has quickly become a favorite is a simple pasta Bolognese.

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons good extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 Vidalia onion, chopped 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1½ cups tomato sauce or good-quality whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, for a more rustic...