Three primary issues we face today were outlined by Dr. Robert Kincuan, Sul Ross State University Dean of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences: water: more needs than resources; land: urbanization and land fragmentation, and epidemics: invasive plants and animals. by Crystal Allbright    more »

The good news is that there is no shortage of great dogs and cats in the Tri-counties. The bad, and sad, news is that a majority of them are unwanted. by Dallas Baxter    more »

As Logan and Boswell stood outside the center in Alpine that day last fall, Logan noticed their friend Penny Hardaway across the street, behind the counter in her shop, Rainbows End Books. Logan turned to Boswell: “Ron, if this is to happen I want Penny to come over and talk with us.” At that moment, Hattaway left her shop crossed the street, and came over to talk with them. by John Waters    more »

“Stones don’t put out bad luck – they put out good luck!” So says Dennie Austin when I ask him about the notion that opals bring bad luck. After spending part of an afternoon with this 84-year-old jeweler and lifelong rockhound, I’m pretty convinced. The guy’s definitely got something going on.   more »