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Constitutional amendment SJR 2 passed unanimously out of both the House and the Senate in the Texas Legislature’s third special session of the year. The public will vote on the $176.25 per year exemption in May 2022.

It’s a family fun day of showing off the Halloween spirit as Epic Energy Studio, a girls’ competitive cheer team, cruises down Holland Avenue in Alpine for the Fall Family Fun Harvest Festival Parade on Oct 23. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Dear Neil: Why do you never talk about crossvine? It’s evergreen, non-invasive with multi-seasonal orange blooms that hummingbirds love. Because no one has asked about it.

Validation for Big Bend Livestock Show Association equestrian events needs to be turned in by Monday, Nov. 1.

To buy rabbits for the Big Bend Livestock Association rabbit show, text 575-605-1442. To show rabbits at BBLSA, email matlin.

We live in a marvelous part of the country with many parks and wildlife areas to experience. Consider the abundant diversity of Big Bend National Park. The mountains, desert, and river provide for a wide array of living things. There are hundreds of plant species, from cacti to wildflowers to juniper trees. Dozens of mammal species dwell there. Every living thing, every tiny plant and crawling creature, adds to the variety and richness of earth’s environment. No matter how obscure, how small or insignificant a bug or mold or moss may seem, it has a particular contribution to make. If even just one was missing, the vibrancy of the environment would be diminished. God created a colorful, amazing world for us to enjoy! In Genesis, after forming every part of the universe, God himself declares that everything created is very good. The whole universe together participates in God’s divine goodness.

Marfa’s Chinati Foundation held its 34th annual Chinati Weekend Open House on Oct. 8-10 which included open viewing of art collections and new exhibitions, and a series of public programs and events. Here, Chinati Curator Ingrid Schaffner listens intently to Chinati Artist in Residence Alan Ruiz at the courtyard of the Marfa Visitor Center. Ruiz spoke about Dan Flavin’s permanent installation of 336 new fluorescent lamps.