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Helping those in need

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Nonprofits provide a way for people to work together and strengthen community ties while fostering a spirit of volunteerism that allows residents to stand up for their neighbors and make a difference. Big Bend Citizens Alliance, a community nonprofit based primarily out of South Brewster County, does just that.

Sul Ross examines course offerings

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In February Sul Ross State University then-Provost Dr. Robert Kinucan recommended to President Pete Gallego that he form the Academic Planning Committee based on fiscal challenges created by COVID-19, static enrollment, a budget shortfall, and declining state support.
On June 30 Sul Ross students rallied on campus to protest what they thought might be cuts to the university’s fine arts program. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

FFA students attend convention in Fort Worth

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Alpine High School FFA students attended the 75th State Convention in Fort Worth on July 5-6. Katy Jahn, Keilea Cheatham, and Gloria Skinner received their Lone Star degrees at the event. In the photo, Ali Maroney, Britton Belcher, Tanin Ritchie, Martin Sablatura, Raelynn Macias, Shaun Foster, Gloria Skinner, Kaitlyn Wiggins, Katy Jahn, Lauren Rogers, and Keilea Cheatham. Courtesy photo
FFA students attend convention in Fort Worth

Bringing folks closer to God

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Paisano Baptist Encampment is a special place for family fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting under the Texas stars. It has come a long way since its inception in 1916, when area ranchers, cowboys, and churches joined people from all over Texas and beyond to gather in Bible study, preaching, and instruction.
Children participate in youth activities at a recent Paisano Baptist Encampment. Courtesy photo

True Freedom

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This past Sunday, Americans celebrated the independence of the United States of America. The 4th of July has become a day and symbol for celebration for freedom. The question becomes, how free do you feel on July 5th? For many around the world, they are suppressed and imprisoned for their relationship with the Heavenly Father. However, they are freer than most Americans because they have found true freedom in Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul states in Roman 8:35 that: Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? 36 (As the Scriptures say, “For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.”) 37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.

LOOKING BACK

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July 22, 1971 Floating down the Rio Grande through Santa Elena Canyon are T.J. Loftin of San Antonio, Scarle Philips of Austin, Pam Gaddis of Alpine, and Roxanne Nunnally of Austin.
LOOKING BACK