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Body Dear Neil: I had my live oaks pruned two years ago. They did not use pruning paint on them, and ever since, dried or dead patches have appeared on them. I have purple wandering Jew around them, and I’m wondering if it could have a poisoning effect on them.

Body Anyone familiar with the community of Terlingua knows what I mean when I say, “bowl o’ red.” For those unfamiliar with the phrase, I am talking about chili.

Body With help wanted signs on nearly every storefront and restaurant in Alpine, it seems some business owners are desperate for help. McDonald’s franchise owner Irma Campbell can attest to that.

Body The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Dec. 7 and utility billing and paving updates were the main topics of discussion.

Body Carolers from Marathon ISD were excited to ring in the fun, festive holiday season for visitors and locals alike at Marathon’s Fiesta de Noche Buena on Main Street on Dec. 4.

Body A great high school band starts with a great band director. The band director plays an enormous role in what makes a marching band perform at the highest level. And a passionate, knowledgeable director can push the students to the next level.

Body Thanks to the generosity of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District Board of Directors and administrators, Alpine ISD can now launch a certified nurse assistant program at the high school for the 2022- 2023 school year.

Body As the holidays approach, communities around the Big Bend are positively impacted by the benevolence and generosity that brings people together.

Body The Texas State Library and Archives Commission recently awarded funding to Jeff Davis County Library under its American Rescue Plan Act Grants Program. The library received two grants.

Body On Nov. 23 Alpine Lions Club Treasurer and First Vice President John Sutterfield presented a $300 check to Big Bend Pets Director Patsy Culver so the group can better help pets in the community. Courtesy photo