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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Tuco! Tuco is a very loving and outgoing dog. He is a oneyear- old Black Mouth Cur who loves long walks or runs but is also a great cuddling partner. He loves to be around people and will ask for belly rubs. He would be a great addition to any family.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Large parts of my St. Augustine are yellow.

The Marathon High School graduating class of 1946 will hold their commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. A total of six seniors will be walking the stage, including Cornelia Bennett the valedictorian and salutatorian Diana Hampton. The Rev. Francis Juaniz of Alpine will deliver the commencement address.

A Cinco de Mayo celebration will be held at the Sul Ross auditorium tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. The celebration will consist of a program of Mexican songs and dances, celebrating the Mexican national fiesta. The celebration will end with a dance until midnight in the sessions room of the A.T.U. hall located on the Southside of Alpine.

A formal opening, by invitation only will be held next Monday for Dr. Joel E. Wright’s new hospital plant. The new hospital is located just across the street and just south of the Brewster County Courthouse. The building boasts the proper hospital area, plus a three-room annex, a private cabin, and a two car garage.

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In what activities did you participate in high school? In my former high school, I participated in pep band, jazz band, concert band, and One Act Play. In Alpine, I’ve participated in concert and marching band.

An episode of the Freakonomics Radio podcast I heard focused on a team of brilliant researchers competing for a $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation. The prize will be given to the group with the best idea for curing one social problem anywhere in the world. Angela Duckworth and Katy Milkman are competing for the prize because they believe they’ve identifi ed the biggest problem in the world—us. Even when we possess the right knowledge and resources, they say, humans still make bad choices that hurt themselves and others. Duckworth and Milkman, along with an allstar team of academics, think they can find the solution by perfecting the science of behavior change.

Yields three servings-recipe uses an air fryer Ingredients: 3 medium to large, sweet potato, sliced vertically about ½ inch deep 1 lb. of browned, ground beef, seasoned to taste.

HEAD OVER MEALS In an effort to try and eat a little healthier, I went on an internet scavenger hunt, to try and find a somewhat healthier option to an old favorite. Let’s face it, everyone likes tacos.