February 2023

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.

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? And will they grow well in soil that is basically topsoil underlaid with clay instead of the rocky soil where you normally see them growing natively?

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. The Bucks did a few things differently and played what coach Aaron Hardwick said was one of his team’s best defensive games in a 76-44 win over the Class 1A Eagles.

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

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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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.

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. Nau III as well as paintings from El Paso native Tom Lea, and his series of paintings entitled “Western Beef Cattle,” at their grand opening to be held on March 10.

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.