Fightin’ Buck Schedule
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Boys Basketball • Jan. 28 Presidio @ Alpine Purple 5 p.m./Varsity 8 p.m.
January 2022
Lobos fall to LeTourneau
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Men’s hoops battled throughout on Jan. 22 in a 98-96 overtime loss to LeTourneau in Alpine.
Charging against Kermit
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Novah Carrasco leads the charge against Kermit at home on Jan. 21.
Representing in Crane
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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
Boys basketball wins two in a row
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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. The Bucks won 68-49 against the Kermit Yellow Jackets on Jan. 21, and 51-39 on Jan. 25 against the Anthony Wildcats.
A new thing springs forth
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“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)
Fightin’ Buck cheerleaders make some noise
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A lot of buzz has been generated with the Alpine High School Fightin’ Buck cheerleading squad — from memorable once in a lifetime events joining top cheerleaders from around the country at the Citrus Bowl, to a recent Texas UIL competition in Fort Worth, this talented team of cheerleaders have what it takes to succeed on and off the field.
Alpine ISD receives $50,000 check
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Dollar General on Jan. 12 donated $50,000 to Alpine ISD, with the funds specified for literacy use. AISD Interim Superintendent Dennis McEntire stressed that money collected for literacy at local Dollar General stores remains in the community. In the photo, Dollar General employee Amy Webb, Victor Candelaria, Dollar General District Manager Darlene Vincent, Dollar General Regional Director Kyle Kollman, middle school Principal Judith Pardo, elementary school Principal Jessica Murphy, Dollar General employee Melinda Hinojos, and interim high school Principal Verl O’Bryant.
EMS services still up in the air
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Brewster County commissioners held a special meeting in Marathon on Jan. 18, and a main focus was the current EMS situation in the county.
Serving while reaping rewards in Marfa
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A new year is for new beginnings and new goals, and for the Marfa Nutrition Center and the Marfa Public Library, all it takes is time commitment from volunteers. The Marfa Nutrition Center provides Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors 60 years and older.
