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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Aries, one of many, many kittens available at the Alpine Animal Shelter. All kittens are spayed or neutered before adopting out, but you can choose your kitten now, and pick it up when it is ready to go. And did you know that adopting two kittens can result in healthier, happier cats living more enriched lives? It’s true!

Renowned mural artist Stylle Read on July 19 began work on the much-anticipated Tribute to Texas Musicians mural on the north side of the Printco building in Alpine. The mural is scheduled to be dedicated on July 30 during Viva Big Bend. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

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BBT was joined by the Midland Chamber of Commerce and guests at the recent ribbon cutting for its new data center in Midland. The facility will be a major network access hub for the entire Permian Basin and surrounding region of West Texas. The carrier-neutral facility will offer multiple connectivity options and access to nation-wide locations. Businesses of all sizes will have access to an always-on powered remote and safe backup for important data. Courtesy photo

One of the things I love about living in Fort Davis is being near the Fort Davis National Historic Site. If ever you feel like modern life is weighing you down, take a step back to a simpler time with a visit to the fort. If you’ve never strolled around the grounds and peeked in the windows to catch a glimpse of life in the 1800s, you’re missing out. It’s truly my No. 1 favorite place to visit.

July 4, 1991 Alpine Mayor Alpine Mayor Ernesto Gallego introduces Senator Phil Gramm at Camp Mitre Peak Monday night. Stephanie Haynes, Chairman of the Board of Texas War on Drugs, is seated at left.

Dear Neil: What caused this to happen to my tomatoes? This is sunscald damage. It happens when fruit is exposed to intense, direct rays of sunlight, especially after a period of cloudy, cool weather.

Engaging in collaborative art projects with the family is a great way to connect with kids as they create and express themselves as great artists have done in the past. And there’s no better place to make that connection than at Marfa’s own Chinati Foundation, a contemporary arts museum founded by minimalist artist Donald Judd.

Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 14, followed by the first fiscal year 2022 budget workshop. Commissioner, Pct.

Cypress Watts, 7, Easton Watts, 10, and their parents Sam and Angela Watts of Marfa show off their creativity at the Chinati Foundation’s July Family Day on July 17. The non-profit contemporary arts museum hosted the first of a series of three engaging workshops for artists of all ages. This family friendly event was led by Chinati educators, examined Donald Judd’s works in concrete, and allowed participants to create their own collage-based paintings in response to them. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill