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County officials thank locals for dedication

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The Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 27, and thanked two members of the community for their hard work and dedication. “We wanted to recognize a couple of people this morning, for the work that they have done over 30 years,” said Brewster County Judge Greg Henington.
Brewster County Commissioners Jim Westermann, Sara Colando, and Ruben Ortega with Brewster County Judge, Greg Henington presented Keri Blackman and John Davis with plaques recognizing their service to the community. Photo by Joh Covington

Irish or Dublin Coddle

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Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound of Cumberland sausage or any mild pork sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large white onions, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped Freshly ground black pepper 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered ¼ cup Irish stout, such as Guinness, optional Irish soda bread for serving Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees Add the bacon to a large Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders, about 10 minutes. Add sausage and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon and sausage are nicely browned, about 10 more minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon and sausage to a plate.

Irish soda bread

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Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups buttermilk 1 large egg 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for hands and counter 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

The International Dark Sky Reserve of the Big Bend

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The stars at night are big and bright, but not every city on the globe can see them. However, within the guarded International Dark Sky Reserve, inhabitants, which includes all forms of life, can still enjoy the night sky and the benefits the darkness offers.
Dark Skies Initiative coordinator, Stephen Hummel, stands overlooking the McDonald Observatory. Photo by Joh Covington

Dear Unbeliever…

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I am grateful the Avalanche includes devotions and am humbled to be a contributor. However, I have wondered on occasion, “Who reads these devotions?” No, I don’t mean a snarky insinuation that “nobody reads this part of the paper.” That is simply not true.

Golfers head across West Texas in tournament play

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The Alpine girls’ golf team traveled to Iraan last Monday along with the majority of the boys’ team. Evelyn Smith had the top placing at the Iraan tournament, shooting 104 and placing fifth. Analia Adama shot a 121, while Ashlee Neal participated in the JV division shooting 113, placing her in the top spot, and earning her a first-place medal.
Pictured are Jenna Vega, Evelyn Smith, Analia Adame, and Ashlee Neel after their tournament play in Iraan last week. Courtesy photo
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