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Body Anthony Ray Wright and his band performed at Out West Feed and Supply on July 30 during the Viva Big Bend music festival in Alpine. Avalanche photo by J.T.

Body Marathon Public Library recently received a $2,500 Collections Enhancement Grant from the Texas Book Festival. The library is one of 53 libraries selected, with $125,500 given to libraries across Texas.

Body Some of you may be familiar with the Latin maxim lex orandi, lex credendi. Translated it means the law of prayer is the law of belief. What we pray ultimately shapes our belief. What you believe about God will also shape the disposition of your prayer life.

Body The Big Bend offers some of the most spectacular and scenic views around, not only for visitors and tourists, but also for those who call this area home.

Body U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined fellow Texas lawmakers in introducing legislation to reimburse farmers and ranchers for damages and vandalism that occurred on their property due to the illegal immigration crisis.

Body Hummingbird migration is in full swing in the Big Bend, and the annual Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration will mark the tiny critters’ return. And although field trips have already filled, there’s still lots for bird lovers to see and do in Fort Davis.

Body Everything we know on this earth changes. Throughout our lives we change from youngsters to older adults. Physical abilities develop, and then begin to diminish. We move from place to place for careers. We make new friends and lose loved ones.

Body Austin-based children’s band Mr. Will Music entertains kids of all ages at the Viva Big Bend free kids’ show outside Plaine Coffee in Alpine on July 31. The band played for toddlers and tykes alike, who enjoyed listening to fun songs outside the coffee shop.

Body Being a member of the Boy Scouts of America has always been a tradition where kids develop leadership and goal-oriented skills that promote responsibility and values they will take with them throughout their lives.

Body On July 28, Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Alex Padilla (D-California) introduced legislation that would designate the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa.