February 2023

Body Alpine Avalanche S______ ___ B__ B___ ___ D____ M________ C______ Feb. 5, 1954 The New Marathon Public Library was formally opened with members of the county commissioners’ court and trustees of the Marathon Library Association present.

Body Dear Neil: That was great information on how to start Texas mountain laurels from seeds you gave us here recently. No wonder I never could get them to germinate. Two more questions. How much water will they need when they are young?

Body With second place in District 4-3A secured and the bi-district battle with Dimmitt set, the Alpine boys basketball team hit the road to Sanderson last Friday for a warmup game before this past Tuesday’s bi-district match in Denver City.

Body All-District selections for the Alpine Bucks basketball team have been announced. Offensive MVP goes to Jace Canaba.

Body Four Alpine Lady Bucks basketball players have been named to All-District. First Team All-District honors go to Novah Carrasco and Alexis Rodriguez.

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Body WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Slate. Slate is a sweet, curious, affectionate boy. He is a Husky/Lab mix with all of the playfulness you’d expect from a one-year-old. Slate is a good boy in the house – well-mannered and respectful of quiet time.

Body The Emmett and Miriam McCoy building, the new addition to the Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross campus, will showcase the Texas art collection from John L.

Body Last Thursday night, a fire broke out at the Terlingua CSD band hall and robotics building, completely destroying the structure and all contents within. Students and teachers were notified that classes were canceled for Friday morning.