August 2021

Body The Environmental Services Department has been hard at work on the rain gardens project at Kokernot Park. The project consists of constructing rainwater catchment basins at two locations in the park to reduce flooding.

Body History is repeating itself. A key year in the Carter White House was 1979. The POTUS, believing his push for human rights gave him moral authority and worldwide respect, chided the Shah of Iran for abuses.

Body We wish to thank all of our family and friends for your thoughts, prayers, and acts of kindness during our time of sorrow due to the loss of our wonderful mother, Frances P. Jimenez. We also want to thank all those who helped to make Mom’s funeral service so uplifting.

Body As I watched the Afghanistan debacle unfold it brought back memories of another time. A time when the U.S. government and the American media lied to the American people for years as young soldiers were killed and maimed, both physically and mentally.

Body Alpine Fightin’ Buck Jayden Canaba launches a pass at the Aug. 19 scrimmage at home against Pecos High School.

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks fight hard at the Aug. 20 Nita Vannoy Tournament at Lee Middle School in San Angelo.

Body Alpine Fightin’ Buck Shaun Foster pulls down a pass at the Aug. 19 scrimmage at home against Pecos High School.

Body Sul Ross State University Rodeo added three to the 2021 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Scholar American list. Recognized from Sul Ross were Hadley Kibbe, Morgan Kessler, and Nichole Lake.

Body Football Aug. 26 Pecos @Alpine JV 5 p.m.

Body The bad news for Alpine Fightin’ Bucks Head Coach John Fellows is he only returns one offensive starter this year. The good news is it’s do-it-all senior quarterback Jayden Canaba manning the helm.