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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: My ponytail was three feet tall when I bought it. Now it’s nine feet tall and I can no longer keep it in our garage over the winter.

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The Museum of the Big Bend, located on the campus of Sul Ross State University in Alpine, is thrilled to announce its first-place victory in the USA Today 10Best reader’s choice awards. The museum has secured the top spot in the category of Best Small Town Museum, a remarkable achievement that reflects its commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Big Bend region.

Cinnamon rolls. Just those two little words can get your salivary glands working overtime. The anticipation of those buttery, sticky, decadent morsels easily brings a smile to your face and ramps up an anticipation level for some on par with a competitive sport.

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m assuming the lush green lawns around town are rescue grass. If so, how does it perpetuate itself from one year to the next? I’ve never seen it produce seedheads, yet it does die out as summer arrives.

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The local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Zeta Lambda is honored to announce their 2024 Valentine Sweetheart, Laura Lester. Laura, a longtime resident of Fort Stockton, is a Realtor with United Country Real Estate. She is the mother of Joshua Pass and Jessica Pass Haskell. She has two grandchildren, Ellie and Samuel Haskell. Laura enjoys time with family and friends, meeting new people and furthering her relationship with the Lord.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: What is the ideal freestone peach tree variety? It will vary with the part of the state where you’re gardening. I’m going to refer you to the Texas A&M Fact Sheet on peaches (http://tinyurl.

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