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The Marfa City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m. in the Casner Room at Marfa City Hall. All council members were in attendance, and the meeting was presided over by City of Marfa Mayor Manuel Baeza.

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series. The rugged terrain, resilient people, and enduring mysteries of the Big Bend are once again proving that Far West Texas is unlike anywhere else in the world.

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The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m. Board trustees Dr.

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There are nearly 100 spots on the calendar involving giftgiving. Life memories are earmarked by holidays or personal celebrations, where our enthusiasm is demonstrated with pretty packages. These are powerful statements of our affections.

Alpine Avalanche EST 1891.

Dear Neil, what is wrong with this rose bush? I have sprayed the affected areas with a rose insecticide, but it hasn’t helped. It seems the problem is internal. The new growth of the stem is much larger than other stems, and the leaves are deformed. The bush is probably about 15 years old. It had this same ugly growth last year.

WEEK She was found as a stray in Alpine. This sweetheart is friendly, affectionate, and wonderful with children.

As we approach midsummer, somewhere here in West Texas, we are tired of making salsa, and we have given as many tomatoes to our neighbors as we can. So, what’s left to make with all these great tomatoes the summer rains have been bringing? I’ve got you an easy answer ... BLT.