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This year’s Artwalk event will be hosted at 20 different locations in and around downtown Alpine. In addition to 5th Street being blocked off to host art vendors and the Live Music stage, two locations across the tracks on Murphy Street will host art installations. The Alpine Visitor Center will also host events, provide restrooms, and feature all the winners from the Shooting Alpine Contest since its inception.

Thanks to you all

Grief is a reality we all face, whether through the loss of a loved one, broken relationships, or shattered dreams. It is a deeply human experience that often leaves us searching for meaning. The Bible offers a profound perspective on grief, showing it as more than an emotional response—it reflects sin’s devastating impact on the world.

Reflection I Someofyoumayknowthat I love animals. I especially love dogs and cats.

It was minted from 1913 to 1938 and was worth 5 cents. It is also known as the Buffalo Nickel or Bison Nickel. On one side was a profile of an American Indian Chief and on the other side was the profile of the American Buffalo. By 1950 or 1960 most were removed from circulation and today there might be 1 in 25,000 in circulation and they’re worth from 35 cents to $1,200 depending on the coin. Looking at that coin reminded me of something in the Bible. Just as there are two sides to that coin Christians can go through life two different ways and it all depends on our attitude or response. We can be unhappy or dissatisfied with everything. It is called murmuring. It can be toward God and some examples are in, (Exodus 16:8, Psalm 78:1721, Proverbs 19:3). It can be against spiritual leaders or pastors or preachers, (Exodus 16:2&3, Numbers 16:2&3, 16:41). How about circumstances or just having our way, (Romans 9:19&20)? It can be against others in Church, (Luke 10:40, James 5:9). It can even be against Jesus Christ himself, (John 6:41-43). These things, God is not pleased with. God is pleased when we are thankful or can give thanks just as Jesus did, (Matthew 11:41, John 11:41). We should try to find a way to give thanks always and in everything, (Philippians 2:14&15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18).

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have a threeyear- old hibiscus plant that is growing sparsely in the middle. It seems to bloom year-round.

Fort Stockton Public Library New Books for the week: The Time Keepers by Alyson Richman Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be by Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore Closer by K.L.

The Sul Ross Theatre Program will host the final performance of its celebrated “Alpine Ghost Tours: Graveside Tales” on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail litzy.rodriguez@ fortstocktonpioneer. com NOV 21-JAN 1 Fort Stockton Movies Schedule- The Noel Diary, Good Sam, Secret Dare to Dream, Christmas Chronicles, A Merry Scottish Christmas, A Boy Called Christmas, Jingle Jangle, A Christmas Journey, Journey to Bethlehem NOV 21- DEC 1 Fort Stockton Movies Schedule- The Wild Robot, Transformers One, Moana 2 NOVEMBER 21 Fort Stockton Public Library Story Time, 10 a.m.

O ur mission at Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPGCD) is to develop and implement an efficient, economical and environmentally sound groundwater management program to protect, maintain and enhance the groundwater resources of the District, and to communicate and administer to the needs and concerns of the citizens of Pecos County associated with these groundwater resources.