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Body If one decided to head for California at the beginning of the Gold Rush, there were several options, none without issues. It is hard to imagine the excitement news of the discovery of gold in California generated in the country.

Body Not all churches observe Lent, the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. But for those who do, Lent is a penitential season, one of preparation for the great celebration of Easter.

Body When many folks think of pasta dishes, their minds go to the most common. I am talking spaghetti, lasagna, and fettuccine alfredo.

Body Ingredients: 1 or 2 large bunches of fresh basil 2 ripe avocados 1/4 cup walnuts or hemp seeds 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp.

Body The process and method of selecting a superintendent search firm drove the discussion during the Alpine ISD Board of Trustees special meeting on Feb. 28. Trustees Jimmy Morris, Dist. 4, and Board Secretary Justin Cross, Dist. 5, did not attend.

Body Voters selected their choices for the number one job in Brewster County, and since none received more than 50% of the votes, both Republicans and Democrats will return to the polls in May for runoff elections.

Body Engaging in any new construction project allows community members to anticipate the fulfilment of a dream many years in the making. And that is certainly true with the Museum of the Big Bend expansion.

Body Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 16, and a new band director, ongoing construction delays, and searching for a new superintendent drove the discussions.

Body Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 22, and state homeland and local border security program grant resolutions through the Office of Governor Greg Abbott were on the forefront of the discussions.

Body The show will be an exhibit of art that celebrates the Dark Sky Initiative. The exhibit is open to all artists who wish to participate. Both members of Big Bend Arts Council and non-members may enter art work at the gallery on or before Tuesday, March 1.