Mrs. Gayle Lewis passed away late last month. She was 82.
She is survived by her son, her daughter who lives in Alpine, her beloved sister, also in Alpine, her four grandchildren, her great grandchildren and four lovely nieces. She greatly enjoyed the fellowship she had within her church congregation, volunteering at the Alpine Public Library and at Re-Reads.
She will be terribly missed, but all that knew her are grateful she is now at peace and is with her God.
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Tomorrow (TUESDAY), Brewster County officials will hold their next regular commissioners court meeting.
According to the meeting’s agenda, commissioners are set to review, discuss and take action to approve changes in advisory board members for the Brewster County Tourism Council. They’ll also receive updates from county departments – including the road and bridge department, the treasurer’s office, and the county comptroller.
The meeting takes place Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Brewster County Courthouse.
You can find a copy of the agenda at brewstercounty.gov.
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Also, beginning on Tuesday, Sul Ross’ “Rodeo Week” kicks off with the annual campus cattle drive.
Head to the Sul Ross State University mall to support the Sul Ross Rodeo Team at this fun tradition.
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This coming weekend, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa will host a golf tournament fundraiser.
Entry or the two-man scramble competition is $120 per team and will also cover lunch. All proceeds go to the operation of St. Mary’s Church.
The tournament takes place Sept. 26 with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, contact Eddie Pallarez at 432-295-3105.
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Also on Saturday, the Jeff Davis County Library will host a talk with Tim Gibbs, an archeologist with Big Bend Ranch State Park. During his talk, Tim will highlight how recent archeological evidence from Big Bend State Park reveals a long term interconnected community with the Rio Grande region.
The talk is Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Jeff Davis County Library at Fort Davis.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (432) 426 3802.
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Later this month (SEPTEMBER), you can schedule a bulk trash pick-up with the city of Alpine for the month of October.
From Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 2 before noon, make your appointment for the week beginning Monday, October 5. The city will haul away your trash – including mattresses, furniture, large plastic toys and appliances.
Each household is limited to 5 items or 3 cubic yards worth items to be picked up.
For more information visit cityofalpine.com/bulkpickup, and to reserve your bulk pickup call 432-837-0845.
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Next month, head to Fort Davis for this year’s Moon & Tunes music festival.
This year’s event will see two legendary Texas acts head to the high desert for what event organizers are calling an “unforgettable reunion.” Thirty years after playing the very first Moon & Tunes Festival, Asleep at the Wheel is returning and Ram Herrera will bring his iconic Tejano sounds to West Texas.
This year’s fest takes place on October 3.
More information, including a complete lineup and schedule and tickets, can be found online at fortdavis.com.
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Next month, celebrate Halloween with a Wagon Wheel Harvest Party in Marfa.
The new Marfa pumpkin patch will host a variety of vendors, family-fun and games, and music as well as a scarecrow-making contest!
Any student in the tri-county will receive one free pumpkin and the rest will be given out on a9- donation basis.
The Marfa pumpkin patch is located at 701 N. Kelly St.
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