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What is egg pie? Well, it’s quiche of course, and is one of the most versatile dishes out there. It can be eaten at any time, and tailored to specific meals. Breakfast? There are numerous recipes for breakfast quiche. Lunch or dinner? The same can be said, because the sky is the limit. Quiche is only limited to one’s imagination, creativity, and personal tastes.

Brewster County Deputy Omar Holguin, Alpine Police Chief Darrell Losoya, Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson, and Deputy Rene Ybarra visited with Alpine citizens at Kokernot Park during this year’s National Night Out. The event is designed to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and law enforcement to foster a sense of community, and was attended by all local law enforcement and emergency entities. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

On Oct. 10, a Brewster County deputy apprehended a total of 12 illegal aliens from Guatemala in two separate incidents. The suspects were referred to U.S. Border agents for processing and deportation. Six of the suspects, who were apprehended on the west side of Marathon, are shown in the photo. Courtesy photo

Big Bend Sector Van Horn Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted sex offender on Oct. 5.

October 3,1991 Male senior member of the year Second Lt. Don A.

Dear Neil: Can trumpet vine and pink salvia be kept in pots over the winter? We wanted to plant the trumpet vine in our yard, but we heard it was invasive. How can we winterize them? They can be grown in pots, but you lose about 20 degrees of winter hardiness when you have plants growing in pots above ground.

Brewster County deputy and Alpine Elementary School resource officer Phillip Workman was arrested last week in Pecos for solicitation of prostitution in a sting operation conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Pecos Police Department. He has since bonded out.

Border security and grant funding headed up Brewster County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting on Oct. 12. Commissioners, Pct. 1, Jim Westermann, and Pct. 3, Ruben Ortega were absent as they were attending a work-related conference out of town.

After a weekend of cruising fun, Octane-Fest car show winners were announced at a banquet at The Stables Performance Cars in Alpine. Brandi and Karl Kozlovsky won best of show, and the top 12 winners were Jason Chopelas, David Gunnoe, David Ramos, Justin Yeager, Aaron Eaves, Dorothy Reynolds, Steve Boyher, Tim Allums, Sam Di Lanni, and Todd Willey. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

A four-day retreat for veterans will take place on private property in the Big Bend this weekend, with a focus on healing from service-related traumas like PTSD. Post traumatic stress disorder is a mental health issue that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a lifethreatening event, like combat and its aftermath, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.