American Legion activities
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At its January meeting, Big Bend American Legion Post 79 in Alpine announced its 2022 schedule of activities. The first order of business will be presentation of the Post’s new 65-foot mural.
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Schefflera need bright light
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Dear Neil: I received this houseplant as a gift back in August. It has started dropping leaves.
Geronimo and the Buffalo Soldiers
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Recently I rewatched the movie “Geronimo: An American Legend” on one of the TV movie channels. While it seems a fair depiction of the events leading up to the final surrender of Geronimo, at no point was there mention of the role of the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.
Onions offer a myriad of benefits
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The history of the onion is thought by some archeologists to date back as far as prehistoric times. Long before the written word or farming, wild onions were thought to have been a food source for early humans. Most researchers believe cultivation of onions began around 5,000 years ago. They are thought to have been one of the earliest cultivated crops because they are easily transported and grow in most any soil.
Serving while reaping rewards in Marfa
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A new year is for new beginnings and new goals, and for the Marfa Nutrition Center and the Marfa Public Library, all it takes is time commitment from volunteers. The Marfa Nutrition Center provides Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors 60 years and older.
EMS services still up in the air
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Brewster County commissioners held a special meeting in Marathon on Jan. 18, and a main focus was the current EMS situation in the county.
Alpine ISD receives $50,000 check
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Dollar General on Jan. 12 donated $50,000 to Alpine ISD, with the funds specified for literacy use. AISD Interim Superintendent Dennis McEntire stressed that money collected for literacy at local Dollar General stores remains in the community. In the photo, Dollar General employee Amy Webb, Victor Candelaria, Dollar General District Manager Darlene Vincent, Dollar General Regional Director Kyle Kollman, middle school Principal Judith Pardo, elementary school Principal Jessica Murphy, Dollar General employee Melinda Hinojos, and interim high school Principal Verl O’Bryant.
Fightin’ Buck cheerleaders make some noise
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A lot of buzz has been generated with the Alpine High School Fightin’ Buck cheerleading squad — from memorable once in a lifetime events joining top cheerleaders from around the country at the Citrus Bowl, to a recent Texas UIL competition in Fort Worth, this talented team of cheerleaders have what it takes to succeed on and off the field.
Making connections in Alpine
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Making connections with other professionals is an important component of growing in a career in any field. Knowing people through business mixers and networking events are excellent ways to meet like-minded people and develop contacts, all while socializing and building relationships.
Human smuggler arrested
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On Dec. 6 a Brewster County deputy conducted a traffic stop in Marathon that resulted in the apprehension of five illegal aliens from Mexico, and one U.S.
