October 2021

Marathon ISD to throw a spooktacular fundraiser

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Body Little ghosts, goblins, witches, and more will join in the Halloween spirit at the Marathon ISD fall fest this Friday, Oct. 29, to benefit Marathon ISD students and teachers.

From Godzilla to a zombie, Keller, Elah, Bailey, and Jackson Barlow are ready for the costume contest at a past Fall Festival in Marathon. Courtesy photo

First time in a decade

4 years ago By News Staff

Body On Oct. 25 Hope Dominguez, Hatfield Cason, Marco Martinez, Martin Sablatura, Javier Prieto, Fernis Daley, and Aaron Miller participated in the Regional cross country track meet in Lubbock.

Water damage at gym a problem

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Body Four rainstorms over the summer resulted in water damage to the Alpine High School gym floor, and that was a key topic of discussion at Alpine ISD’s regular Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 20.

County discusses broadband infrastructure

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Body Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 26, and a discussion and presentation that focused on increasing access and availability of broadband technology and infrastructure were the main topics of discussion.

L. Edith Heidebrecht

4 years ago By News Staff

Body L. Edith Heidebrecht passed away early Oct.

Alberto Lara Rojo

4 years ago By News Staff

Body Alberto Lara Rojo, also affectionately known as Popo Beto, peacefully entered the gates of heaven to join the love of his life, Margaret, on Oct. 18, 2021, at the age of 95. He was born on Jan. 6, 1926, to Ruperto and Marcela Rojo, in Marfa, Texas.