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Dear Neil, are there any secrets to getting American beautyberries to grow better? Mine were gorgeous until February 2021. It seems the damage from the cold spell is preventing them from recovering.

Alpine Avalanche Photos from the Alpine Avalanche Archives at Archives of the Big Bend, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library and Portal of Texas. .

Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com August 22 Indian Lodge Tour, 4 p.m.

The Alpine Public Library is hosting a mask competition. After losing some of their much-needed funding, APL has borrowed a 22-year fundraising example from the Ft Collins Museum of Art, in which free paper masks are available at the library for pickup during the month of August to decorate.

WEEK Welcome to the Clear the Shelters Event!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a declaration that allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations caused by the New World Screwworm (NWS).

No cellphones in schools, other new laws to take effect Students will no longer be able to access their cellphones or other electronic devices in public schools when a new law takes effect Sept. 1, according to The News.

The West Texas Water Research Center (WTWRC) at Sul Ross State University is surging ahead, with interim leadership in place, a seasoned research scientist joining the team, and a stakeholder- driven planning process underway.

Leadership Big Bend is now accepting applications for the class of 2026. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2025.

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees met for a special meeting on Tuesday, August 7, in the Board Room at the Alpine ISD Administration Building. All trustees were present, with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart presiding.