November 2022

Thankful for where I am today

Body “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward (1921—1994), American motivational writer It’s Thanksgiving week by tradition.
Thankful for where I am today

Lady Bucks enter holiday break on 2-game slide

Body Riddled with injuries, the Alpine girls’ basketball squad traveled to Pecos County Monday to take on the Buena Vista Longhorns, and with just six players dressed, it would be the host Longhorns who would pull away for a 56-20 win.
Lady Buck Alexis Rodriguez squares off against a Lady Mustangs player in last Tuesday’s game against Marathon. Avalanche photo by JT Maroney

Derickson named new Sul Ross football coach

Body Barry Derickson has officially become the head football coach at Sul Ross State after doubling the win total from last season. “First of all, I’m very excited and blessed to be the head guy here.

Lobos hold their own

Body The Sul Ross men’s basketball team held its own during an exhibition game against the Division I UTEP Miners on Tuesday night at the Don Haskins Center. The Lobos fell 99-59 before a crowd of 3,701 fans.

Always said if I saw one, I would buy it

Body “There are places I’ll remember, All my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better, Some have gone, and some remain.” — “In My Life,” recorded by The Beatles on their 1965 album, Rubber Soul.
Always said if I saw one, I would buy it

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Body Kind assistance Sometimes, when bad things happen, we meet the most wonderful and kind people. This is unique to the Big Bend, I’m sure.

Neighborhood peace would be disrupted

Body My family has been in Alpine for over 100 years. I was born in Alpine while my family was living in a little house on Murphy Street. My family has been here for three generations.

Quail Coalition funds BRI Montezuma quail study

Body Thanks to support from Quail Coalition in Texas, the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University will conduct the first-ever research to determine the population of Montezuma quail in the Davis Mountains of West Texas.
Quail Coalition funds BRI Montezuma quail study

Local equestrian gallops to success

Body Evan Means is no stranger when it comes to horsemanship. A graduate of Valentine High School, she has been involved with horses all her life, and horse shows in particular.
Evan Means and her horse Hollywood Big Star, aka ‘Thatcher’ Courtesy

PET OF THE WEEK

Body WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Bones. Bones is friendly and athletic, and he still acts like a puppy. He likes to race around the play yard, roll on the ground, and wrestle with friends.
PET OF THE WEEK