January 2022

Coach Hugh Morrissey and his Alpine Fightin’ Bucks have won two crucial district basketball games in a row. The Bucks moved to 14-6 and 2-1 in district after beating both Kermit and Anthony away from home on their courts.

Alpine resident Damion Benavente, 30, on Jan. 24 was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor.

Men’s hoops battled throughout on Jan. 22 in a 98-96 overtime loss to LeTourneau in Alpine.

On Jan. 10, Alpine Animal Services donated oxygen masks for small animals and pets on behalf of Invisible Fence. During the course of fires, animals can succumb to smoke inhalation.

Novah Carrasco leads the charge against Kermit at home on Jan. 21.

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ESV)

Alpine Middle School band students represented Alpine at the All-region Band concert and clinic in Crane on Jan. 21-22. In the photo, Jonathan Le Blank on French horn, Ryanna Pineda on trumpet, Abraham Pando on trumpet, Megan Struthers on clarinet, and Colt Hale on trumpet. Courtesy photo

On Jan. 20 San Vicente ISD held its regular school board meeting. Board members Toni Sammons, Suzette Mendoza, and Beth Ivans were thanked by the students and staff for their dedication to the district.

Boys Basketball • Jan. 28 Presidio @ Alpine Purple 5 p.m./Varsity 8 p.m.

Since the Biden administration hasn’t indicated that it will shift its Southwest border policy, the U.S. can expect the surge of illegal crossers to continue throughout 2022.