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For Fort Davis resident James Hall, helping people through one of life’s most difficult times brings him fulfillment and satisfaction knowing he played a key role in fulfilling the wishes of the communities he serves, no matter the location.

A federal judge on Dec. 22 ruled in favor of Brewster County Judge Eleazar Cano in a lawsuit over his move to temporarily close local hotels in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine participated in the Christmas Eve Children’s Service on Dec. 24 with a live nativity, including a real infant representing baby Jesus.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Hershel, a sweet little purr box ready for his new home. Hershel came into the shelter as a six-weekold kitten, and is now three months. Can you believe he is still here? Maybe he was just waiting for you.

With costumes on and butterflies in their bellies, Marathon students become stars as they took the stage to perform “Snow Queen.” In just one week, students auditioned, rehearsed, and participated in acting workshops in preparation for the big community performance.

Alpine Police Department Sgt. Aaron Villanueva (top left), Lt. Kirk Caughman (front left), and Chief Darrell Losoya (front right) accepted gifts from Alpine Middle and High school Lady Buck basketball players. The toy donation went to support the Police Department’s Blue Santa effort. Courtesy photo

Alan Vannoy, Alpine: I run Cow Dog food truck, so I’ll be eating black eyed peas and snuggling with my dog on the couch. Lana Covington, Alpine: I will usher in the new year quietly, reflecting on the past year and imagining the possibilities for a great Year 2022.

December 22, 2011 Turtle Powell, shown above, and his partner Jhett Johnson won the world championship in team roping at the recent National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Dear Neil: Several months ago, I read about using cardboard and newspapers to keep my compost and garden free of weeds. I can’t find that reference.