Lifestyle

Body Dear Neil, Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be spectacular, but they are not native to our state, and their seeds can spread into natural areas and crowd out species more useful to our environment.

Body Students in the Marathon Public Library’s after-school program did reading a bit differently last week. They listened to audiobooks and then used clay to create items inspired by their stories.

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Body December 27 Alpine Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to noon at Alpine Visitor Center January 6 Alpine City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers January 21 City of Alpine Town Hall meeting for EMS Task Force, 6 p.m.

Body The 35th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Off (cook-off) will be held in the Terlingua Ghostown on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging and to share with spectators. Award and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Turn-in time is 2 p.m.

Body She came into the shelter after being found running loose in the city of Alpine in mid-September. She went unclaimed at the shelter, and upon starting her veterinary care, it was discovered that she was positive for heartworm disease.

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Body The time for the Annual Live Nativity is right around the corner. The Nativity dates are December 19-21, and the event will be held at the “stable area” between Kokernot Lodge and the Outdoor Theatre.