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Youth soccer registration open

Body Big Bend Youth Soccer Association is registering players for the fall 2026 season now until July 15. $95 fee for one or $75 each for two or more family members. We have teams for kids 4-17 years old, and all teams are coed.

Legends tournament to honor Bryan LaBeff

Body The 2026 Legends Golf Tournament weekend begins tomorrow at the Alpine Country Club. This year’s honoree is Bryan LaBeff, a longtime Alpine resident, country club member, and golfer. Tomorrow’s activities begin with an 8 a.m. practice round, followed by the SHOOTOUT at 5 p.m.
Former Alpine resident Adam Guy Hays is pictured here awaiting his turn on the green at last year’s Legends’ Tournament. His dad, A.G. Hays, was the 2025 Legends honoree. Photo by Felipe Fierro

Cedar bark beetles devastating to trees

Body Dear Neil, our huge cedar tree showed dead branches at its top 18 months ago. The lower branches have remained green. I do not see any insects, nor can I detect any disease. I have not used any weedkillers near it. Two cedar trees died quickly. I’d like to save this tree.
Cedar bark beetles devastating to trees

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE SALAD

Body INGREDIENTS 2 (8-ounce) packages of softened cream cheese 1 cup of caramel sauce, plus more for garnish 1 cup of powdered sugar 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups of heavy cream 5-8 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped into ¼ inch pieces (number of...
CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE SALAD

Texas Capital Highlights

Body Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle.
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