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This summer’s Theatre of the Big Bend’s production of “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” by Ken Ludwig opened last Friday, July 5, and will continue each Thursday through Sunday until July 28.

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A former Sul Ross professor of biology and zoologist, Dr. Steven G. Platt has published an extensive study of a rare turtle in Myanmar. In May, Platt, a professor at Sul Ross from 2006 to 2011, published a study on the Burmese Roofed Turtle (Batagur trivittata) that was once widespread and abundant in Myanmar.

A new partnership in West Texas will provide additional resources to area landowners seeking assistance in conserving rangelands for both livestock and wildlife. The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University in Alpine has partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to fund a new position that is a joint appointment for both organizations. Dr. Silverio Avila has been selected for the role and will serve as Assistant Professor and Extension Range Specialist, embedded with the Borderlands Research Institute team at Sul Ross.

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The Alpine Emergency Services Board (AESB) met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. Board members not in attendance were Stacey Wood and Aaron Rodriguez. Alpine Volunteer Fire Department members Jeremiah Pearce, Colby Nunn, and Alex Montemayor were also present. Also present was AVFD firefighter and Brewster County Emergency Management Coordinator James Etchison.

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