All aboard for San Francisco
“All aboard for San Francisco.” Thus was the call at the Butterfield Overland Mail terminal in St. Louis.
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Keeping Alpine beautiful
It was a nice day for sprucing up the Alpine downtown streets and alleys as Zackary Romero, Heather Yadon, Sara Tandy, Susan Rayburn, Liza Rayburn, and Adelina Beall get ready to work at Railroad Park in Alpine on July 24.
Keith negatives at Marfa museum
The Marfa and Presidio County Museum houses the James and Nancy Keith negatives. During their time in Marfa, the Keiths photographed a variety of subjects including military personnel stationed in Marfa, residents, weddings, and other events.
LOOKING BACK
July 19, 2001 Alpine Pilot Club president for 2000-2001 Webbie Carvajal presented checks for $100 Monday to representatives of Alpine Community Center, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Alpine Fire Department, Girls State, Brewster County Child Welfare Services, Family Crisis Center, Sunshine House, Main...
Fungus destroys pecan crop
Dear Neil: What causes pecans to fall early (August and September) and be eaten up with a black fungus? We used to get 75 pounds of pecans from each of our two trees, but starting two years ago the fungus has ruined them.
Sourdough cultures: creating naturally leavened bread since at least 1500 B.C.
Sourdough is the oldest and most original form of leavened bread. The oldest recorded use of sourdough is from the Ancient Egyptian civilizations, back around 1500 B.C.
Sourdough starter from grapes
Ingredients: 1 bunch organic grapes 2 cups white bread flour 2 cups water Directions: Have ready a glass bowl, wooden spoon, a towel, and a strainer. Crush the grapes slightly, and measure out about two cups into a glass bowl.
Sourdough bread
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar (optional) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbsp. salt 1 cup starter 1-1/2 cup warm water 6 cups bread flour Directions: In a large bowl, make stiff batter of all ingredients.
Federal prosecutors battle human smuggling, illegal reentry
Federal prosecutors have secured indictments against 89 defendants in July in cases involving human smuggling, illegal reentry into the U.S., and drug trafficking. “Our assistant U.S.
Pasta for a good cause
The Sons of the American Legion Post 79 held a spaghetti supper fundraiser on July 23 at the American Legion hall in Alpine. Proceeds benefitted Sons of the American Legion activities to serve the community.
