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Dear Neil: My eastern redbud, albeit, leaning, seems to be healthy and has bloomed for several years. I noticed this spring that it has an area that is moist and weeping on its trunk. Should I be concerned enough to seek a diagnosis and treatment?

In what activities did you participate in high school? I was a member of the marching band, so I spent a lot of time at football games. I am also in solo and ensemble in band and I will be playing tennis soon.

If you are looking for a one and done meal, that is full of flavor, easy to make, and dissimilar from your usual fare, this one pot meal is what you’re looking for. A cross between Italian and Cajun, the pasta skillet carries all the spicy goodness one expects from Cajun fare along with the pasta and cheesy sauce of some Italian dishes.

The Board of Trustees of The Chinati Foundation/ La Fundación Chinati has announced the appointment of Caitlin Murray as its new executive director. Murray was previously director of archives and programs at Judd Foundation, where she has worked since 2008. Murray, who was chosen after an international search, will begin her position at Chinati in mid-May.

Thirty or so years ago, Alpine had numerous food options to choose from. Times have changed, and the option of sit-down dining is almost non-existent.

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The Sul Ross State University theater department will present a new play this week. Beginning tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m., the first performance of Silent Sky will be held in the Marshall Auditorium on the Alpine campus.

Odessa High pitcher Jaylyn Calderon wasn’t fazed by the wind and dirt that prevailed Saturday at Sul Ross State University. Calderon threw 100 pitches, scattered four hits while striking out 10 and walking three as the Bronchos traveled to the high country and downed Alpine, 10-0. Alpine pitcher Hannah Juett kept the Lady Bucks, currently 9-6 within striking distance much of the game as Odessa who sit 5-9 on the season only managed single runs in the second, third and fourth innings before a 4-run outburst in the top of the seventh put the game away. Juett threw 116 pitches with seven strikeouts and three walks.