January 2022

Representing in Crane

Body 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.
Representing in Crane

A new thing springs forth

Body “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

Body 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...
Fightin’ Buck 2021-2022 cheerleaders Ryan Gooch, Jaime Rodriguez, Brittany Maltos, Sierra Maxwell-Valenzuela, Madalyn Warren, Masiela Miranda, Marco Martinez, Ryka Morales, Angela Martinez, Jaelyn Monclova, Roxell Adams, Illeana Hamilton, Lourdes Acosta not pictured: Kimberly Lara, Johanna Barber, Alyssa Duenez, Genesis Huerta, Danica Mulholland, and Lucas Rios. Courtesy photo

Alpine ISD receives $50,000 check

Body 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.
Alpine ISD receives $50,000 check

Serving while reaping rewards in Marfa

Body 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.
Marfa Nutrition Center Director Edward Cobos oversees meal preparation. Courtesy photo