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PET OF THE WEEK

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WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Topaz, with her beautiful, piercing blue eyes. She is very athletic and high energy, and needs a human who can consistently provide a lot of daily exercise. She will attach to her person, and follow them wherever they lead. She exhibits some anxiety in the shelter environment, but once in a calm and structured home where she knows her routine and that she is there to stay, she will be a great pet.
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Bradford pears are short-lived

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Dear Neil: What is the life expectancy of a Bradford pear? We have one that was planted when our house was built 35 years ago. It’s between our drive and the neighbor’s yard. I wanted to take it out five years ago, but our neighbors asked us to keep it. Two branches broke and fell while we were at work last week. I don’t want any more to come down and hit our cars or the neighbor’s house. Should I take it down now or wait and see if it loses any more branches?
Bradford pear that has lost two branches

Classic roast chicken makes for great comfort food

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What is more comforting on a Sunday afternoon than a nap? Perhaps a golden, juicy, and delicious roast chicken. Combine this classic fare with fluffy mashed potatoes and a side of greens or another favorite vegetable, and you have a meal that is like a comforting hug for your stomach or a glass of wine in front of a roaring fireplace with your favorite blanket.
Classic roast chicken makes for great comfort food

Service announces final recovery plan for fescue

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the final recovery plan for Guadalupe fescue (Festuca ligulata), a grass listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The final recovery plan includes criteria for determining when Guadalupe fescue should be considered for down listing and for delisting, and names site-specific actions necessary to meet those criteria.

Faith in the race

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Young Life Ministries “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-9, NIV Summer! For weeks now we have been finding ways to beat the heat.

Bringing landscape art to West Texas

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Landscape painting is a vibrant and colorful way that artists from the Big Bend and beyond can express their sense of wonder. This is especially prevalent in a place filled with vast landscapes where artists can derive their inspiration and indulge their creativity.
Alpine artists Judith Brueske and Richard Curtin at the turnout on Big Hill overlooking Alpine. Courtesy photo

Marfa Lights Festival to celebrate 35th anniversary

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Marfa has always boasted a rich history and a vibrant arts community, and a much beloved festival is right around the corner, a place where Marfa residents celebrate a tradition every year during Labor Day weekend. This year the festival will be celebrating a special milestone - the 35th anniversary of its inception.
Marfa Chamber of Commerce members Albert Dominguez, Eddie Pallarez, Patrick Rivera, Consuelo Chavez, Virgie Pallarez, Abby Boyd, and Audrey Herrera. Photo by Sarah Vasquez
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