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The Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on October 8 at the Brewster County Courthouse, with all commissioners and County Judge Greg Henington in attendance. The court addressed several critical issues, including funding for water projects in local colonias, pursuing proposals for wildfire defense measures, and record-breaking tourism revenue through the Hotel Occupancy Tax.

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Bryce Renfroe and Emy Yadon pose for a photo during pajama day as part of this week’s homecoming celebration. .

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HEAD OVER MEALS It’s fall, y’all. It is that time of year when evening temperatures finally wind down for those of us who live in the Last Frontier.

Fuente de Vida (Spanish Assembly of God) It does not take long to realize data is the lifeblood of many businesses and professional fields. Metrics are what finalize those million-dollar decisions in the Fortune 500 board meetings.

Dear Neil, our neighbors planted a large bed of purpleheart groundcover this spring. They’ve been told it will freeze to the ground but sprout back again next spring. That means all the tops will freeze. Could they be harvested for use as cuttings this fall? When and how can I grow them?

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Celebrate autumn with “Tea on the Terrace” at the Jeff Davis County Library in Fort Davis this Friday, October 11 at 1 p.m. Sample freshly brewed teas with cookies while we share ideas about gratitude. A special highlight will be a choice of English tea sent directly from the Ritz of London. Free program sponsored by Friends of the Library.