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HEAD OVER MEALS The official start of spring is only days away, but before it arrives on our doorstep the yearly event known to all in the U.S. as spring break happens.

WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Slate. Slate is a sweet, curious, affectionate boy. He is a Husky/Lab mix with all of the playfulness you’d expect from a one-year-old. Slate is a good boy in the house – well-mannered and respectful of quiet time.

In most instances, a lemony pasta dish works better in the spring or summer, but this creamy linguine with lemon and chicken is hearty enough to satisfy any time of the year. It is also a decadent and sexy dish and resembles something one might find in a fine dining establishment.

The Sul Ross State University Alpine campus released the Fall 2022 Dean’s List in an announcement from the Office of Registration and Records, with several students from Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, and Presidio making the list.

WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Lilliana. Lilliana is just a year old but a gentle, old soul who walks very well on a leash. She’s equally attentive to her environment as well as to her human companion.

Jan. 12 WTex Talks, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Granada Theater ‘Cycles and Seasons of Health’ with Mary Powers Jan. 21 Living with Black Bear in West Texas, 9: 3011:30 a.m. at The Bunkhouse at Bad Rabbit Café, Terlingua Ranch and 2-4 p.m. at the J.W. “Red” Patillo Community Center in Study Butte.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Squishy. Squishy is just that squishy and cuddly. He was surrendered recently, through no fault of his own, and is looking for his new home. He is dog-friendly and kidfriendly, according to his previous owner.

HEAD OVER MEALS TOM DOUGLAS In my mind, er mouth I can taste this dish as I write about it. Hearty meat, smothered in a silky mushroom laden gravy and it all piled high on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.