February 2023

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks took on the Lady Coyotes last Tuesday in Tornillo. The Lady Bucks started out slow but progressively picked up the energy throughout the game. The girls would play a close first quarter leading the Lady Coyotes 12-9.

Body Great things are happening in Alpine thanks to a lot of hard-working, dedicated individuals coming together. It was recently announced that there will be a new 50-spot daycare opening this summer in Alpine.

Body Out in the West Texas town of Valentine, now population 78 per the recent Census, I fell in love with an idea. As Valentine’s Day approaches, our little pueblito takes the opportunity to shine as folks seek out the cancellation stamp designed by one of our students.

Body Senaida R. Wright, 72, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Dec. 31, 2022, in Odessa. She lived in Alpine all her life. Her hobbies were walking, gardening, talking to people and most of all being of help to people. Most of all talking to people and helping.

Body Vernon “Mac” McIntyre Morrow, of Alpine, passed away peacefully and painlessly on Jan. 16. Mac was born on March 23, 1949, in Alpine, and spent most of his life living and working in Brewster County.

Body Billy Gene Roberts, 82, better known to everyone as Ike Roberts from Marathon, entered eternal rest on Jan. 29. Ike was born November 26, 1940, in Alpine to Travis and Polly Roberts. He was raised in Marathon and grew up working on the family ranch and the Catto-Gage Ranch.

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Body The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 7 at 5:30 in council chambers.

Body The 2023 Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering Youth Poetry Contest garnered 110 entries in five levels.