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Dear Neil: Why would my boxwood be dying on the tops of the plants? I have it all over my landscape. Is this too much or too little water? There is a comparatively new disease that has come from Europe to the East Coast of the U.S.

Jim Davis’ famous cartoon character Garfield had a favorite food, and it was not Friskies. No, this cartoon icon savors that cheesy Italian delight lasagna. I mean, what’s not to love about lasagna. Layers of delicious pasta coated in tomato sauce and layered with meat and a variety of chesses and spices is akin to nectar of the gods. Pair with a salad and a loaf of garlic bread and, voilà, you have a meal fit for a king.

Students from Alpine Christian School recently donated blankets to the Family Crisis Center in Alpine at a gathering that included gifts donated to Brewster County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa effort. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

For Fort Davis resident James Hall, helping people through one of life’s most difficult times brings him fulfillment and satisfaction knowing he played a key role in fulfilling the wishes of the communities he serves, no matter the location.

A federal judge on Dec. 22 ruled in favor of Brewster County Judge Eleazar Cano in a lawsuit over his move to temporarily close local hotels in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine participated in the Christmas Eve Children’s Service on Dec. 24 with a live nativity, including a real infant representing baby Jesus. The children were joyful and eager to be a part of the beautiful celebration, and participated in the gospel during mass. The church chorus sang the Gloria at the end of the service. Courtesy photo

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Hershel, a sweet little purr box ready for his new home. Hershel came into the shelter as a six-weekold kitten, and is now three months. Can you believe he is still here? Maybe he was just waiting for you.