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Goat exhibitioner Kylie Maroney seriously studies the judge during this past Friday’s stock show. Photos by Felipe Fierro .

For 50 years, La Nortena tamale factory has served the community of Pecos, Texas. Located at 211 E. Third Street, it has been family owned and operated by the Castillo family since its’ inception. At one point, the family even owned and operated a brick-and-mortar Mexican restaurant and the tamale factory produced what it does best; tamales.

Note: All measurements are approximate, as I tend to season this dish by sight and taste. Ingredients: 1-2 lbs.

The 394th Judicial District in the state of Texas is comprised of five counties. Those counties include Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Culberson, and Hudspeth. This judicial district is overseen by the Honorable Judge Roy B. Ferguson. Twice a year, in all five counties, Judge Ferguson sets about empaneling a grand jury. The jury selection for the second in-person Brewster County grand jury since the pandemic took place last Thursday in the District Courtroom.

The Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held their regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 10. Commissioner Pct. 3, Ruben Ortega conducted the meeting, as new County Judge Greg Henington was completing training for his new position.

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The Alpine City Council held its’ regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Of importance on the agenda were comments and updates on the city infrastructure as well as upcoming legislation currently introduced during the 88th legislative session in Austin. Councilor Jerry Johnson, Ward 5 was absent due to medical reasons.

Last Tuesday the Alpine Lady Bucks traveled to Stanton to take on the Lady Buffs in a district matchup. The Lady Buffs jumped out to an early lead, but the Lady Bucks battled the first half keeping the game close. The Lady Bucks would go into halftime down 2620. The second half the Lady Bucks struggled with the Lady Buffs size difference. Alpine would end up falling to the Stanton Lady Buffs 60-34. Novah Carrasco led the scoring with 11 points, while Alexis Rodriguez added nine points and Sara Evans put up eight points.” We just couldn’t defend their size difference. They had three big girls that rotated and pounded us in the paint. I was very pleased with our offensive game plan because we pushed the ball very well in transition. Defensively we will have something special for them next time we meet up. I feel the game was closer than the final score,” remarked Coach Virdell.