February 2022

Alpine lost its home opener on Feb. 21 against Pecos with a final score of 10-1.

Alpine High School varsity hurdlers ran a practice run on Feb. 18 at Buck Field.

The Alpine Elite basketball girls went undefeated in the Fort Stockton League, and brought home first place in the tournament. Courtesy photo.

Alpine FFA was well represented at the San Antonio Livestock show this year. Rynn Matthews and Kaitlyn Wiggins showed lambs, and Kylie Maroney, Shaun Foster, and Colette Sharon showed goats. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Alpine High School sophomore Britton Belcher recently competed in the SALE 9.5 San Antonio Stock show and Rodeo team ropings held at the AT&T center. Avalanche photo by J.T.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck boys basketball team whipped the Denver City Mustangs on Feb. 22, 46-31, in Monahans, avenging the Lady Bucks’ first round loss to the Denver City Fillies last Monday in the same town.

Early voting for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections continues through next week, and citizens will have many opportunities to cast their ballots. All registered voters in all Brewster County precincts may cast their ballots early at the Val Clark Beard Complex, 203 North Seventh Street in Alpine.

Joanne Lara Ortega, 64, surrounded by family, gained her wings on Feb. 13, 2022. Joanne was born Feb. 7, 1958, to Brigido Lara, Jr., and Mary B. Lara. She was raised in Fort Davis, Texas, and attended all school years at Fort Davis schools.

There is a new preacher in town, and a warm, welcoming community at First Presbyterian Church of Alpine is excited for its new pastor, Rev. Bill Cotman.

It was a fun way to spend time with friends at the church work day at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine on Feb. 12. Alpine High School freshmen students Jaylynn Celaya, Masiela Miranda, and Hope Dominguez pause for a photo during cleaning duties. Many other volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning out closets, organizing material, and tidying up to get the Education Building ready for religious education classes again. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill