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On May 15 a benefit three-gun match was held at the Big Bend Sportsmens Club range in Alpine. Proceeds benefitted the families of Texas DPS troopers Mike Schulze and Remington Carrillo to help with medical expenses. An ammo raffle was also held, and the Texas Municipal Police Association provided food to participants. Photo by Jim Westermann

Dear Neil: Is there anything that can be done to help Italian cypress trees that have gradually been turning brown over the past several weeks? Is this because of the cold? I’ve been seeing this from all over the state. Yes, it’s from freeze injury, and it has taken the plants a while to display it.

Alpine High School track and field State qualifier Kylie Penders was honored at the May 12 Fightin’ Buck athletic banquet at the civic center. Courtesy photo.

Ali Maroney received the Greenhand award at the May 11 FFA banquet at the Alpine Civic Center. Britton Belcher received an honor for his rodeo participation at the May 11 FFA banquet.

Alpine High School seniors Dennis Morales and Mason Cavness escort pre-K graduates at a ceremony at Alpine Elementary School on May 18. Courtesy photo.

Not too long ago on a trip through Fort Stockton, we stopped at our favorite place to eat when we’re in that neck of the woods - the Sagebrush Cafe. We’ve eaten there a half dozen times, and it’s always been a pleasant experience. The parking lot was packed since it was lunchtime, but we figured it was worth it to know what we were getting into for lunch. No false rave reviews for this place.

Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2-3 tablespoons sour cream 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, dill, parsley, chives or celery leaves (or a combination) 1 clove garlic, finely minced with a microplane grater 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard A few dashes Tabasco sauce (or hot sauce of your choice, but a little vinegar twang is what you’re looking for) Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mason jar and shake it. Open it, taste it, and season to taste with salt and fresh black pepper.

“CBP continues to see a large influx of illegal migration along the Southwest Border,” said Customs and Border Protection Senior Official Troy Miller. “To disrupt criminal organizations that have little regard for human life, CBP is leading the way alongside external law enforcement partners through Operation Sentinel.”