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Adapted from my sermon, At the Movies: Shape Your Future Today. Scripture: Galatians 6:7–9 If you could travel back in time and change one decision, what would you choose?

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m., with trustees Morris and Cross absent. After the call to order, the board heard from campus principals on the happenings at each campus.

The big agenda items at Tuesday evening’s regular Alpine City Council meeting were the approval of three action items concerning gas and water smart meters and the lease agreement for these meters for the next 10 years.

The Marfa City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, at 6 p.m. in the Casner Room at Marfa City Hall.

Birthday The Horsehead Nebula is illuminated in this Hubble photo by a young, five-star system just at the top of the photo. It was taken in infrared light.

Believe it or not, the Sun speaks to us. Giving us hints about its conditions deep inside its core, far below the surface. This helps scientists understand how it is put together, how it works, and how it changes.

Enter the world of Detective Dave Robicheaux. Near the middle of the series by New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke, this reader came across this gem by accident. Literally wandering through a bookstore, the title jumped out for some reason.

Alpine Avalanche.

Dear Neil, I have three junipers that are about four years old. Up to this point, they have been healthy and growing at the correct rate. However, recently they have developed some dried branches that have turned brown.

Now that we’ve rolled into October, the temperatures are cooling down, and those folks who enjoy German fare are eagerly anticipating the culinary delights of Oktoberfest. Yummy soft pretzels, yeasty beer, and German sausage, just to name a few.