Lifestyle

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Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 27, and the court approved the permitting process for the upcoming Terlingua international chili cookoffs. Commissioners also approved tax collection agreements and other contracts with various local non-profit groups. Commissioner, Pct. 3, Ruben Ortega, was absent.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Tigger, a handsome and athletic boy. A oneyear- old Catahoula mix, he gets along well with his friends in the play yard and loves to run. He is good-natured and likes attention, although he is not pushy about it. He has a great smile, and would love to be your walking, hiking, and TV watching companion.

This summer I was delighted to host a Barn Swallow family under the eaves of my front porch once again. I’ve always been envious of all my friends - both birders and non-birders - who have had swallows grace their homes, garages, and barns with nests. And I got to observe their behavior and watch the birds raising their young from the very beginning.

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