September 2022

Body Band Director, Alpine High School The Fightin’ Buck Band is well into marching season, and currently preparing for the UIL Region Marching Contest on Monday, Oct. 17, in Abilene.

Body The Lady Bucks sported a 13-9 record as District play began on Sept. 24 in Alpine against the Tornillo Lady Coyotes. District play is what the girls have been preparing for all year, motivated by last year’s second place finish to the Presidio Lady Blue Devils.

Body The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Sept. 20, and a proposed monument honoring women in the military, code enforcement issues, and a strategic plan for the city drove the discussions.

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Body Thanks to the Porter family legacy, the basic needs for the Big Bend area have been provided for generations now. As such, Alpine has become a hub for surrounding towns and travelers.

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Body From time to time, I feel it is a clever idea to subscribe to one of the several meal subscriptions plans available because I just want something different to eat.

Body INGREDIENTS: ■ 1 whole carrot ■ 6 oz. green beans ■ ½ oz.

Body The Sul Ross State University men’s soccer program and the Big Bend Youth Soccer Association will provide a quality soccer experience for everyone in the community.

Body Rain is such a gift in the dessert. The dry, cracked dirt cries out for relief. So the heart cries out for goodness and healing in seasons of drought. When difficulty comes, a person’s thoughts can either help or hurt them. Free will grants us that choice.