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Two solar eclipses for Texas
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There are two solar eclipses coming up over Texas skies in the next six months, the first in less than a week. The “ring of fire” solar eclipse arrives on October 14 when a halo of light will be visible around the moon but should be viewed through solar eclipse glasses.
Heard on the STREET
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PET OF THE WEEK
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WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Dolly. Dolly is an eightweek- old long-haired brown Tabby. She has big eyes, an adorable face, and a characteristic “M” marking in the stripes on her forehead. She dreams of her own home and would love to be adopted with one of her kitten friends. Dolly is available at the Shelter, along with several other kittens of the same age.
Meeting of the minds
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Validation of lambs and goats set
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It is time once again to validate animals for the stock shows. Sunday October 29 will be validation for lambs and goats only for all shows. Validation of lambs and goats will be done simultaneously again this year at the Alpine ISD Ag barn. Each family will validate all of their animals at one time.
Jumping into Fall
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Visit Big Bend had their welcome booth set up at the Jump into Fall event recently. They played lively music and thanked the other sponsors for hosting the free event for families.
LOOKING BACK
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Willowleaf holly grows well in Blackland soil
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Dear Neil: What would be a good privacy shrub that would grow to eight or 10 feet without a lot of management issues? It’s in Blackland soil where we have now moved. Would cherry laurel work? Or some variety of it?
