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In the past we’ve examined those tiny nectar eaters, the hummingbirds. But now with century plants in full bloom, let’s take a closer look at another Big Bend bird that feeds heavily on nectar – the striking Scott’s Oriole.

Angelo State University’s chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield national honor society recently inducted 28 new students for the 2021-2022 academic year, including Kassandra Acosta of Alpine.

Lanyana Hernandez What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? What I’m especially looking forward to is to graduate, and see what all my classmates decide to do with their lives. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? The activities I was involved my senior year were one act play, and track and field.

Early voting for the May 24 Republican and Democratic primary runoffs begins Monday and ends next Friday as the major parties whittle down their Brewster County judge candidates for the Nov. 8 general election.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 10 and up for discussion as an information only item was a proposed designation to keep undeveloped lands at Big Bend National Park, about two-thirds of the park, as federal wilderness.

A classic Chevrolet pickup truck carries the flags at the 2022 Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 7 in Alpine. The parade was followed by a car show, vendors, food trucks, and other activities on Murphy Street. Photo by Sharon McClanahan

There is nothing like fun in the sun at an exciting local splash pad, ensuring that kids of all ages can cool off in the West Texas summer heat. This is where Alpine-based non-profit Big Bend Parks and Recreation for Kids comes in, enabling everyone - from toddlers to adults - to cool off at Kokernot Park.

All three of my children are grown, married, and have kids of their own. Parenting wasn’t easy and it wasn’t always fun, but raising our children was the most amazing long-term experience I’ve ever had. Raising them pushed my wife and I to our limits at times because of leading them to be godly, productive adults, and the problems that came along.

Our community is fortunate to have our local law enforcement agencies. They all deserve support for their countless and endless hours of service. We would like to publicly thank the officers from the Alpine Police De partment who have continued to be there for our family. Their demeanor, actions, and words encompass the very definition of compassion. We are so very thankful and appreciative.

Maurie Cunningham and Shea Cadrin help customers load their plants at the recent Native Plant Society sale. There are more plants at the wrap-up sale presented by the Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 7, behind Forever West Texas Realty on Avenue E at North Eighth Street in Alpine. Courtesy photo