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The West Texas Geology Foundation (WTGF) has named Mrs. Tracy Hyatt, 7th Grade Science and Math teacher at Alpine Middle School, as one of nine recipients of its 2024–2025 Most Outstanding Science Teacher (MOST) Award.

The Permian Basin Area Foundation (PBAF) has announced its recipients for the fall grant cycle. The Foundation awarded $2.3 million to 31 nonprofi t organizations serving West Texas, five of which are right here in the Big Bend.

The Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held its regular meeting on October 28, with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presiding. Commissioner Pct.

The Alpine Emergency Services Board (AESB) met last Thursday for its regular meeting, with Board Chairman Rusty Moore presiding. Director Albert Lujan joined via phone, and Director Aaron Rodriguez was absent.

Sul Ross State University has announced that Chrisanta De La O, originally from Presidio, has been selected as the recipient of the Dr. Charles Sponsel Award as a Rural Healthcare Trainee Pioneer.

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Chef John Currence has amassed a cult-like following in the South, particularly in Oxford, Mississippi, for his creative Southern dishes and no-fuss hospitality.

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INGREDIENTS: Packaged grits 2 cups chopped smoked bacon 3 Tbs olive oil 1 ½ lbs. of 26-30 count shrimp (peeled) Salt and black pepper to taste 3 tsp minced garlic 3 cups sliced white mushrooms 3 tbs white wine 2 Tbs lemon juice 2 cups sliced scallions DIRECTIONS: Cook grits according to the...