Lifestyle

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Artwalk Alpine, West Texas’ longest-running arts festival, proudly celebrates its 32nd year on November 21–22. This award-winning street festival transforms Alpine’s main streets into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and community spirit.

WEEK Meet Whiskers This handsome and charming guy ticks all the boxes. He likes to be picked up and cuddled, he does not shy away from visitors, he gets along with other cats, and enjoys playing, so a younger kitty would be a good match for him.

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have a golden pothos plant that has become very leggy. I have its shoots hanging from various hooks, but it has become overwhelming.

HEAD OVER MEALS Growing up in a family with a bunch of Italians, holidays are not the same as most “normal” American households. One, it was very loud; two, there was no turkey, well, at least in our house.

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Halloween has come and gone, Thanksgiving is not far behind, and Christmas will come quickly after that. The decorations for all these occurrences began to be displayed in shops and catalogs months ago. Everywhere we look, there are reminders that it is time to acquire gifts and make preparations.