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Dear Neil, Can I trim and reshape my Texas sage plants? They have become very leggy since the cold spell several years ago. When should I do it? Trim them in the next 4- 5 weeks before new growth commences.

The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will hold this month’s program on Saturday, January 18, at 1 p.m. in the Alpine Public Library’s AEP room.

It’s camping season! In the fall and winter, locals and visitors alike turn to magical West Texas, home to vast desert land, rich riparian areas, and mountainous “sky islands” that erupt out of nowhere. Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains area, both popular camping destinations, are biodiversity hotspots boasting thousands of plant, animal, and bird species.

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On December 30, the Brewster County Commissioners Court convened a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. to address a single agenda item: approving an order to correct and refund overpaid Alpine Independent School District (AISD) taxes for the 2023 tax year.

West Texas Parks benefit from new ADA projects Thanks to park lovers from all over the Lone Star State, Texas State Parks now have many new offerings for visitors. In honor of the centennial anniversary of Texas State Parks in 2023, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) raised almost $2 million in private funds to enhance the visitor experience at every state park across Texas.

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INGREDIENTS ½ lb bacon, diced olive oil 1 lb brussels sprouts, ends removed + halved + very thinly sliced kosher salt freshly cracked black pepper 1 small onion, thinly sliced 10 eggs ¼ cup whole milk 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the bacon into an even layer in a 10” cast-iron skillet.

HEAD OVER MEALS Embracing the Italian phrase bella vita, which means beautiful life, it is best to begin with the first meal of the day: breakfast. And what better way to do that than with a frittata? Frittatas are an Italian dish that resembles a cross between an omelet, a crust-less quiche, and scrambled eggs.