November 2021

For those looking to get away from it all while staying in one of the top hotels in Texas, Marathon is the place to be. The Gage Hotel, built in 1927 and designed by famed El Paso architect Henry Trost, was built for its namesake, pioneer rancher Alfred S. Gage. It is now a legendary resort and more than just a place to hang your hat.

This happened not once but twice. At the end of the War of the Rebellion, officers who wished to remain in the Army and who served with volunteers, and there were many, were reduced in rank. At the top command of the Regular Army there were five - the leadership that defeated the Confederacy.

Because life is mostly made up of little experiences occasionally interrupted by big events, it’s easy to take the little things for granted. But Shutterfly, the photography and image-sharing company, offers a list of 100 things, large and small, that we ought to single out for our gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is a truly special time of year. It allows us to slow down just a little and spend more quality time with family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones. This holiday is also the perfect opportunity for reflection and gratitude. This Thanksgiving, the city would like to share a special message of thanks.

Joe Biden is a bungling career Democrat politician who claims to use their truths over our facts. Joe once said if a black person voted for Donald Trump, they ain’t Black, and Trump voters were dregs of society.

Last Friday night in Kermit the Alpine Bucks faced a football rushing machine and the number seven team in the state in the 11-0 Lubbock Roosevelt Eagles. These Eagles, along with the El Paso Riverside Rangers, were the top two teams on the Bucks schedule this season.

Hatfield Cason is just a freshman, but his performance in cross country has been more like an upperclassman in high school thus far. He has had six top five finishes to close out a stellar freshman campaign. He finished third in District this year for his highest race of the cross-country season. He also finished third in the Bo Coffman Invitational down in Presidio.

Alpine Fightin’ Buck Jayden Canaba dives for the yardage against Grape Creek on Nov. 12 in a game that gave Alpine the Bi- District win. The Bucks will play Lubbock Roosevelt at Walton Field in Kermit on Friday, Nov. 19, for the Area Championship. Photo by Felipe Fierro