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WEEK Meet Cheyenne This big puppy has a thirst for adventure! He will make a perfect hiking, jogging, biking, or camping companion. Cheyenne is kennel and housetrained and is working on his leash walking skills.

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The Board of Directors of the Bechtel Educational Grant is pleased to announce the Fall Semester recipients of the grant, with $1000 awarded to each student. The Bechtel Educational Grant is awarded each Fall and Spring semester to Sul Ross undergraduate students who graduated from a high school (or received a GED) in Brewster, Presidio, or Jeff Davis County and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.

Governor Greg Abbott named Kelly Rowe as chair of the Commission on Jail Standards. Additionally, the Governor appointed Joe Fauth and Richard Kirkpatrick for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031, and January 31, 2027, respectively. He reappointed Patricia M. Anthony and Monica McBride for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031. The Commission establishes standards for the care and treatment of county prisoners, the construction, maintenance, and operation of county jails.

The Brewster County Elections office has released the polling locations for the November 4 Texas Constitutional Amendment election. All early voting from now until October 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., will take place at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex at 204 N. 7th Street. Voters may also cast an early ballot on October 30 and 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the same location.

The Alpine Emergency Services Board held its regular meeting on October 9, with Chairman Rusty Moore presiding. Aaron Rodriguez was absent.

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To those who have ever taken a river trip, either down the Rio Grande or other major rivers in the southwest, the night skies are a sight to behold. Add to that an informative guide who knows a bit about the cosmos we mere humans stare into in wonder, and the seed was planted for Bryan “Devo” Devonshire of Terlingua.