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Like any foodie, I love me a good pasta dish, most especially because most pasta dishes contain cheese. One of my favorite pasta dishes is fettuccine alfredo.

Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 12 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons lemon zest Directions: Pinch of nutmeg, salt, and white pepper In a large, heavy skillet mix in two cups of the heavy cream and the lemon juice, and stir to blend. Add in the butter, and cook until the butter melts, stirring occasionally.

Jose Ben Gallegos was born on Nov. 12, 1928, in Alpine, Texas, and he was called to eternal rest on March 19, 2022.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 22, and approved a new voting location for the November general elections. Plenty of discussion ensued among County Elections Administrator Lora Nussbaum, County Democratic Chair Mary Bell Lockhart, and two longtime Alpine residents.

Judging by numbers released by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol last week, there is no end in sight to illegal immigration, and thus little relief for border communities dealing with the influx.

The Alpine High School girls varsity won the Fightin’ Buck Relays in Alpine on March 19. In the photo Jaycee Portillo and Amanda Ahrens run the 100-meter hurdles.

Firefighters do more than fight blazes or step up in emergency situations. Firefighters have the privilege of serving by giving back to the community they call home. They are dedicated members whom residents can count on.

Today is Saint Patrick’s Day. This is a day many individuals will be wearing green and adding green food coloring to their beverage and/or food items to celebrate the day. However, Patrick’s life was so much deeper than that. There are some important lessons from his life that are applicable for today.