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Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers.

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Although he was searching for deer, a hunter at the O2 Ranch (a privately owned ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties) found something very different and a little puzzling. Could it be a mammoth tusk? In West Texas?

Brewster County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, in the commissioners’ courtroom. Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presided, and all commissioners were present except Precinct 4 Commissioner Mo Morrow.

Earlier this year, local business owners and community members gathered for Alpine’s first-ever West Texas Community Building Summit. This summit featured guest speaker Doug Griffiths who introduced his book centered on the ways in which residents can kill their communities.

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Caleb and Cali Hughes were on hand last week to represent the Borderlands Research Institute and Sul Ross’ Department of Natural Sciences at the Ranching and Wildlife College Day program.

HEAD OVER MEALS Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day better than Beef Guinness Stew and Colcannon.

FBC Alpine, Texas One of the great things about living in the Big Bend area is the mountains. Mountains seem never to change, yet the passing of the seasons or shadows brings new vistas and elicits fresh wonder.