November 2021

On Nov. 6 Alpine Lions Club held its first annual golf tournament at Alpine Country Club with proceeds benefitting Lions Club activities in the community. Finishing in first place were Eduardo Barraza, Miggy Vega, Chris Martínez, and George Bradley.

The homecoming night the win for the Fightin’ Buck football team was never in doubt. A better question was who would be Homecoming King, quarterback Jayden Canaba or do-it-all Aiden Morrissey?

The Alpine Lady Buck season came to an end on Nov. 1 in Andrews after a hard fought loss. Andrews was a neutral zone for the Lady’s to take on an old rival from yesteryear, the Littlefield Wildcats, in Bi-District play.

On Thursday, Nov. 11, Alpine ISD will honor our veterans at our annual Veterans Day program. This event is one of our most anticipated community gatherings. We take great pride in this opportunity to thank each veteran for everything they have done for our wonderful county.

“Remember to set your clocks back this Saturday night. Remember to set your clocks forward this Saturday night.” The dumbest collective human experience we exercise twice a year is switching our clocks forward one hour, then back one hour just four months later.

Freedom worth working for When I read Eleazar Cano’s words in the Avalanche on Oct. 21, I am reminded of how grateful I am for growing older.

Alpine ISD will again host the annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all veterans. Nov.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Homer, a black and white male kitten born in late April 2021. He and his brother Kenai are almost identical twins. We always must look twice to see who we are playing with.