September 2021

Body If it were up to Ylan Hernandez and Shaun Foster the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks would have beaten Sonora last Friday night in Bronco Stadium.

Body Do you remember the movie “Ratatouille?” It’s about a rat named Remy with a passion for French cooking. No one believes he can become a great chef, but he finds inspiration in the motto of his mentor, “Anyone can cook!”

Body Friday night was more of a MASH unit than a football game at Buck Stadium. Both quarterback/safety Jayden Canaba and running back Diego Monclova missed most of the second half of play.

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks will move into district play on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Gallego center on the campus of Sul Ross State University as the Lady Blue Devils from Presidio come to town.

Body The Alpine High School cross country runners are halfway through their regular season schedule, with four races left before district. As long as we have enough recovery time, I am a big believer in a lot of racing.

Body The U.S. has been moving towards totalitarianism for a while. Biden’s handlers are trying to complete the job. This will only stop if Americans unite, remember who we are, and defend our nation. A president has no authority to order his fellow citizens injected.

Body I have announced my retirement from the Big Bend Ranch Rodeo Committee once this year’s event is completely wrapped up. You must know that my time on the Ranch Rodeo Committee has been a true highlight in my life, and I have loved my entire experience with this organization.

Body Attention parents: Did you show livestock as a kid? Has your kid benefitted from the Big Bend Livestock Show? We are asking for your help. Big Bend Livestock show is a great weekend in January, but it is also a year round volunteer board run by those in our community.

Body Joe Biden says 80 million Americans unvaccinated for COVID, with no exceptions for natural immunity or any other good reason, are irresponsible and threaten the vaccinated, yet he makes exceptions for Congress, federal judges and their staffs, postal workers, and illegitimate...

Body Monday Night Football is back. The Raiders and the Ravens. What a game! In the first installment of this three part series, I will provide some insight into the male psyche. Next month I will do my best to look into the female psyche.