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Riders from Fort Davis National Historic Site present the colors as they lead the parade through Fort Davis for the town’s annual Coolest Fourth celebration. A large crowd turned out to enjoy the parade, along with many booths and activities set up near the Jeff Davis County Courthouse. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

Terlingua’s sole veterinary care provider retired July 1. Veterinarian Samuel Bottenfield, known locally as Doc Sam, has been the only public facing medical provider for pets in South County since he began his practice in the Ghost Town in 2008.

This Fourth of July weekend, I’m taking time to pray for our country, and I hope you will, too. And I don’t know about you, but when I pray for our nation, I find that the language of my prayer oscillates between gratitude and lament.

Neil Trammell, Alpine: Well, I plan on spending it with my family. I think we’ll start with red, white, and blue pancakes. Probably grill something American for lunch. Oh, and ice cream, lots of ice cream. Then we’ll watch the fireworks in Alpine or Fort Davis.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Dollie. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Dollie could be the one for you! Dollie is a stunning one-and-a-half-year-old calico kitty.

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On June 25, Alpine Lions Club held its annual installation of officers at Spicewood restaurant. In the photo, 2021 officers Treasurer Nick Simmons, Second Vice President Sue Simmons, Third Vice President Deborah Derden, Lions District Governor Frank Heslin, President Joe Denham, Director Avinash Rangra, and Treasurer and First Vice President John Sutterfield. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

July 27, 1961 Two Alpine boys were among the 15 explorers and leaders from the Buffalo Trail Council Boy Scouts of America attending a 14- day expedition at Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico. They were David Teplicek, third row, fifth from left, and Arthur Hafner, third row, 17th from left.

Dear Neil: As you can see, my sago palm is growing prodigiously from its base. However, nothing is coming from the central stalk.