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Coach Cory Cason, and Renee Parson, both history teachers at Alpine High School embarked on a journey last summer thanks to a grant from the Fund For Teachers, following in the footsteps of worldchanging female spies.

Anyone familiar with the Davis Mountains knows that the prominent peak that is seen from almost any direction is Mount Livermore, the second-highest point in Texas.

The late Judy Magers, better known to most as the “Burro Lady” spent her days traveling the Big Bend area and beyond atop her burro Merle. Camping out in bar ditches, and coming into town only, when necessary, Magers was a familiar sight to those of us in this area.

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The polls closed for the March 5 primary election at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night. Voters and candidates alike anxiously awaited the results to determine who will show up on the ballot for the general election in November.

The Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 27, and thanked two members of the community for their hard work and dedication.

Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound of Cumberland sausage or any mild pork sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large white onions, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped Freshly ground black pepper 3 pounds russet potatoes,...

Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups buttermilk 1 large egg 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for hands and counter 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

HEAD OVER MEALS The month of March, with any luck for those of us in the last frontier, will blow in like a lion and go out like a lamb. But somewhere in the middle of the month comfort food would certainly be welcome.

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