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Dear Neil, I was gifted a (crowded) bowl of succulents with many plants in that bowl. I know there are too many. How do I transplant them, and how can I tell if they will make it through the winter? It freezes where I would have them.

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October 24-25 Alpine High School Class of 1975, 50th Reunion, Scheduled for Homecoming week, beginning with the Bucks football game on the 24 and a luncheon and dance on the 25. For more information, text Nina Foley at 432-294-1328 October 24 Terlingua Trunk of Treat and Haunted House, 6 p.m. at the Red Patillo Community Center, Terlingua October 24 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, 4 p.m. at The Rendezvous in Fort Davis. Drink specials from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. along with free appetizers.

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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.