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The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is pleased to announce the 2025 Patricia Rose Manning undergraduate scholarship awards. Patty Manning was a long-time grower of native plants in the Big Bend, a field botanist, a member of NPSOT, and co-founder of Twin Sisters Nursery. We owe a great debt of gratitude to her for all that she has contributed to our community over the years.

Boy Scout Troop 41 held a Court of Honor last Sunday, during which ten scouts received merit badges and advancements in rank. The scouts holding certificates completed the Trail to Eagle program during summer camp at the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch.

WEEK Meet Namir Namir was found running loose in the City of Alpine on July 4. He had some injuries and an eye infection when he was found; all of those have been treated and healed, and he now looks great.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, attached are photos of my Celeste fig, which was planted in the fall of 2021. It is on the east side of my shed.

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In February 1970, Johnny Cash released a song titled “What is Truth.” The song was generally labeled a protest song, in that Cash had unexpectedly performed the song for President Nixon at the White House in the heat of the Vietnam War. But if you’re familiar with the life of Cash, the song’s title alone prompts consideration beyond worldly things.

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