January 2023

Body Black bears were once common throughout West Texas. Their numbers diminished around the mid 20th century due to sport hunting, habitat loss, and predator control.

Body The Alpine City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday Jan. 3. Ruling most of the meeting was discussion on the failing infrastructure and onthe- job training for all departments.

Body Both the Lobos and Lady Lobos have struggled on the court in recent weeks. The Lobos have had a hard go of it since the beginning of the season, but the Lady Lobos managed to gain a few for the win column thus far.

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks began tournament play by facing off against No. 22 ranked Merkel for their first game at this past weekend’s Caprock tournament in Lubbock. The game started off slow for the Lady Bucks as Merkel jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter.

Body While many high school basketball teams were enjoying the end of winter break and the new year’s holiday, the Alpine Bucks were hard at work.

Body “All I know is what I read in the papers.”— Will Rogers. “Newspapers aren’t what they used to be,” I was challenged last week.

Body At Alpine ISD, one of our core goals is to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff, while maintaining a positive campus culture. This is a goal we take incredibly seriously.

Body None so blind, None are so blind as those who will not see the party of John F. Kennedy no longer exist.

Body Michael’s Mountain Ministry of Alpine would like to extend a very hearty THANK YOU to all of the many people who helped make the 2022 Live Nativity a wonderful success.

Body Three-part series on beef cattle The Big Bend Beef 706 three-part beef cattle series program will begin Jan. 7 in Alpine.