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Body Last week, as part of the 50th anniversary of the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted various local and state law enforcement agencies as part of the EPIC 2024 Law Enforcement Summit.

Body Information from the United States Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Texas stated that the former Valentine Independent School District employee, Ernesto Villarreal Jr., pleaded guilty to fraudulent misappropriation of school district funds for personal expenses.

Body Paralleling US Highway 90 to the west from Valentine is the Sierra Vieja range. A barrier between the Rio Grande and the Davis Mountains, this range is pierced by a pass west of Valentine. This location has a varied and unique history.

Body The Alpine City Council gathered for its regular session on Tuesday, November 19, in the council chambers. Ward 2 Councilor Eva Martinez was absent, but with the presence of all other councilors and Mayor Catherine Eaves, a quorum was established, allowing the meeting to proceed.

Body The Brewster County commissioners court convened for a special meeting on Tuesday, November 19, in the commissioners courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse.

Body Is Christianity just one of the world’s many religions competing for the hearts and minds of people? Or is it sufficiently unique to merit more than just a cursory look?

Body HEAD OVER MEALS Pumpkin pie is a traditional sight on most holiday tables. Pumpkin brings that perfect fall taste and flavor that almost everyone enjoys.

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have a three-year-old hibiscus plant that is growing sparsely in the middle. It seems to bloom year-round.

Body The Chinati Foundation is hosting, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is organizing a free communitywide Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28. Dinner will be served from noon until 2:30 p.m. at the Chinati Arena, 701 Katherine St. Everyone is invited.

Body Meet Snoopy! Snoopy came into the shelter in late September after getting into a scuffle with another dog in the home. His family decided to surrender him and keep the other dog.