Hot sun scalding tomotoes
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Dear Neil: What caused this to happen to my tomatoes? This is sunscald damage. It happens when fruit is exposed to intense, direct rays of sunlight, especially after a period of cloudy, cool weather.
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Inspiring creativity through family
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Engaging in collaborative art projects with the family is a great way to connect with kids as they create and express themselves as great artists have done in the past. And there’s no better place to make that connection than at Marfa’s own Chinati Foundation, a contemporary arts museum founded by minimalist artist Donald Judd.
Sheriff discusses human trafficking
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Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 14, followed by the first fiscal year 2022 budget workshop. Commissioner, Pct.
Thinking outside the box
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Cypress Watts, 7, Easton Watts, 10, and their parents Sam and Angela Watts of Marfa show off their creativity at the Chinati Foundation’s July Family Day on July 17. The non-profit contemporary arts museum hosted the first of a series of three engaging workshops for artists of all ages. This family friendly event was led by Chinati educators, examined Donald Judd’s works in concrete, and allowed participants to create their own collage-based paintings in response to them. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill
Exes gather once again in Alpine
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With last year’s event canceled because of coronavirus concerns, Sul Ross State University alumni are looking forward with great anticipation to this year’s reunion. The Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences and Rodeo Exes was founded in 1976 to support rodeo athletes and ag students at the university.
When God says go
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Matthew 28:19-20[19] “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Join Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
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Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt returns for another year of summer fun across Texas. Travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take a selfie, and post it with the hashtag #GOSH2021. Discover history, wildlife, parks, waterways, and quirky attractions. The challenge ends at midnight on Labor Day, Sept. 6.
Mountain View welcomes new owner
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Whether shopping for a new home or selling existing property, buyers and sellers alike often turn to Mountain View Properties to meet their real estate needs. The team recently transitioned to new ownership as associate broker Michelle Foster took over as the new owner/broker, and former owner Ginger Turner is now the associate broker.
Home sweet home
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Alpine Ambassadors celebrated new Alpine apartment community Skyway Gardens’ soft opening on July 10 as manager Chris Rodriguez, Ambassadors Sheila Johnson and Sara Bow, Mayfair Management Area Manager Melanie Isaacs, Julissa Dominguez, Enrique Rojas, Ambassador Jerry Johnson, and maintenance member Gabriel Mayorga partake in the ribbon cutting outside the clubhouse. Courtesy photo
Sul Ross receives grant
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The National Science Foundation recently selected Sul Ross State University and Southwest Texas Junior College in a partnership for the Noyce Grant. With an increasing focus on science, technology, engineering, and math majors, the $1.3 million awarded will help accelerate the ability for Sul Ross to connect with these students in several surrounding communities. The Noyce program is the first Science Foundation research project awarded to Sul Ross.
