September 2023

Sammy Lee Fitzgerald

Sammy Lee Fitzgerald, a beloved husband, brother, and son, passed away on September 19, in Lubbock. Born on November 5, 1956, in El Paso, Sammy lived a fulfilling life marked by his dedication to his work as an electrician and his genuine joy for the simple pleasures’ life had to offer.
Sammy Lee Fitzgerald

Elizabeth McLean

Lifelong resident of Alpine, Elizabeth McLean, age 96, passed away on September 24. She was born to the late Kurt and Anna Lange in Alpine, on November 17, 1926. Elizabeth attended Alpine Schools and Graduated in 1943.
Elizabeth McLean

Diana Gay Thomas

Diana Gay Martin Thomas, 77 of Alpine, passed away September 15. She was born May 4, 1946, in Cuero, the daughter of the late William Daniel and Estelle Martin. On July 2, 1964, she married Walter H. Thomas in Midland.
Diana Gay Thomas

Soul captured in moments of time

“Everything exists to end in a photograph.” – Susan Sontag (1933 – 2004) American writer, philosopher, and political activist. “Going to get your picture struck,” my grandmother asked me once.
Soul captured in moments of time

A month of all that is Texan

Dallas may be a long 500-mile drive from Alpine, but every year Visit Big Bend makes that trip and takes a little piece of Far West Texas to the State Fair.
A month of all that is Texan

Fightin’ Bucks win first district game

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks faced Odessa Compass Academy on Friday, September 22 in Alpine’s first district game this season, winning 28-21. Played at Ratliff stadium, this game showcased the potential for game turnover in each quarter.
Last Friday’s pep rally themed “Soccer Moms vs BBQ Dads” rallied the Fightin’ Bucks to persevere and come back from a deficit score to overcome Odessa Compass 28-21 in Friday night’s game, the Bucks first district game of the season. From left to right, Caroline Fox, Imelda Galindo, Chris Valenzuela, and Doug Fox. Courtesy photo

Sul Ross Lady Lobos calling it a comeback

The Sul Ross Lady Lobo volleyball team took on Le Tourneau University Saturday afternoon at the Pete P. Gallego Center. Although it took a fourth set to conquer the Yellowjackets, the Lobos were able to pull it off.
Loren Garcia prepares to serve a ball to the visiting Le Tourneau Yellowjackets this past Saturday. Photo courtesy of Kayley Diaz