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Gary Morton, 61, of Valentine, passed away Monday after being in an El Paso ICU since August 2 after an altercation at the Valentine bar left him in critical condition. The Avalanche spoke with Gary’s daughter, Julie Morton, who is the Brewster County Treasurer, about the incident.

The Brewster County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, August 26, in the commissioner’s courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. All commissioners were present, with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presiding over the meeting.

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The bond was set at $75,000 by Presidio County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Dina Jo Marquez, last Friday for Marfa ISD teacher Rebecca Ontiveros, who the Texas Rangers arrested on August 21. Texas Ranger Malcolm White was the arresting officer.

INGREDIENTS PEANUT SAUCE 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of fish sauce 1 tablespoon of honey 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 1 teaspoon of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced or grated 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon of Sambal Oelek or sriracha (add more for more heat) 3-4 tablespoons of warm water (can use unsweetened coconut milk if desired) FILLING 5 green onions, sliced, keeping the light and green parts separate 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots, roughly chopped 1/3 cup of cilantro 1/3 cup chopped, unsalted dryroasted peanuts Hearts of romaine or butter lettuce leaves DIRECTIONS Mix the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a food processor until smooth, then transfer it to a bowl. In a large, non-stick skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat.

HEAD OVER MEALS While I’m not a fan of peanut butter, I love peanut sauce. It just makes everything better.

The Native Plant Society of Texas Big Bend Chapter is in need of volunteers. On Saturday, August 30, the NPSOTBB is planning a workday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alpine Public Library’s Patty Manning Pollinator Garden.

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The Alpine Emergency Services Board held its regular meeting on August 14, with all members present except Albert Benitez, who was excused due to a lastminute work conflict. In a discussion about the budget, Treasurer Stacey Wood informed the board that the Yarbrough Grant had been received for $15,000.