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It begins, awakening our senses: as chill winds blow, we watch the once-green leaves begin to fall, bereft of defenses made to submit to just one pattern as their red, yellow, orange, and brown corpses form an autumnal crunchy cover for the cold ground.

HEAD OVER MEALS A must-stop headed East You have seen the signs headed East on your drive to San Antonio, Simon Bros - Exit 473, but chances are, unless you know, you have not ventured off the highway. Tucked into the rolling limestone hills near Junction, there’s a small cafe with a big story.

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on the YEAR IN REVIEW What local officials envisioned at the start of 2025 What are you looking forward to most in 2025? Former Alpine City Manager Megan Antrim: I’m looking forward to continued infrastructure improvements, community enrichment, and more time with family and friends.

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W EEK Meet Ritchey This beautiful and friendly girl was brought to the shelter in early December after frequenting a local bar in Alpine. The staff and patrons loved her so much that she was named after the establishment she frequented.

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January 1 Big Bend Art Council Bank show schedule for 2026, All months are now open for the art show at West Texas National Bank.

Five big moves from the Lege in 2025 The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: • Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.

The Big Bend Livestock Show Association will hold its 82nd Annual stock show January 8-10 at the Alpine ISD Ag Barn. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, January 8 • All market animals must be weighed in and entry fees paid between 4 p.m.