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BBNP selects new superintendent
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The National Park Service has selected a new superintendent for Big Bend National Park. Anjna O’Connor will be the new park superintendent and she will begin her new assignment on May 19.
Mountain lion regulations slated for vote May 23
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proposing a new ruling (31 TAC §65.950,) concerning mountain lions. This proposal is listed in the Texas Register, Volume 49 Number 16 for the week of April 19 under Title 31 Natural Resources and Conservation, Subchapter X. Mountain Lions. Of the 16 states that are home to breeding populations of mountain lions, Texas is the only state that does not currently regulate the hunting and trapping of the species.
Former Alpine native inducted into Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame
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The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame was founded in 1975 by PRCA bull rider Johnny Boren. Its role is to preserve the history and heritage of the Texas rodeo cowboy all while promoting Texas rodeo and its future as well as rodeo outside the state.
Blueberry Mascarpone-Stuffed French Bread Casserole
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Ingredients 3 8-ounce French baguettes 8-ounce mascarpone or cream cheese at room temperature 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar 2 cups fresh blueberries 6 eggs 2 cups milk ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Grease a 3-quart baking dish. Cut each baguette into 1-inch slices, cutting to but not through the bottom of the loaf.
Conquer your brunch with blueberries
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It is the season to brunch. The weather is warming up, but the temperatures are still mild, so this is the best time to gather for brunch with your crew.
Brush fire breaks out West of Alpine
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The Alpine Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon located on the westbound side of West US Hwy 90 near the roadside park. According to the AVFD, the blaze was large enough to enlist the aid of the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department and the Texas Forest Service.
