September 2023

Recently a list of Texas high school volleyball statistical leaders was published, written by national sportswriter Eric Frantz, and several of the Lady Bucks made the top 50. Paula Vargas was recently named as an assist stat leader, ranked number 35 out of 200 players in Texas in number of assists. Mia Morris was ranked number 17 on this list in the dig category and Adayna Garcia was listed as number 26 out of 200 for player hitting percentage.

World Climate Declaration Recently an organization of 1609 climate scientists and professionals signed off on an agreement that the so-called Climate Change “Climate Emergency” was nothing more than a fictional ploy designed by corrupt scientists, politicians, and businessmen for the acquisition of political power and undeserved financial gain. You don’t hear much about that on mainstream media, do you? What this means is we all need to stop believing corrupt politicians, scientists, businessmen, and their mainstream media servants.

Dear Neil: I’ve had a bird-of-paradise plant for 10 years. Originally it was in the ground, but I have since planted it into a large pot. However, it has never bloomed. Is there something I can do to get it to flower?

Being a medical student is a long, arduous process, but Kyle Mc-Daniel, a fourth-year medical student at the Texas Tech Health Science Center- Permian Basin believes it is just part of his journey of service. A service that he is extending to the citizens of Marathon each Friday at the Marathon Clinic as part of his Rural and Community Elective as a medical student.

The Alpine City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, September 12, after last week’s regular meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. During this meeting on September 12, all members were present except Ward 1 Councilwoman Judy Stokes, and Mayor Catherine Eaves joined via Zoom due to illness.

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After a sweltering summer, it seems as though fall is finally creeping in. Beyond the pumpkin spice craze, many turn their thoughts to fall comfort food such as soups and casseroles. One of several ingredients that bring to mind the fall season are sweet potatoes.

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This program allows paramedics and EMT’s to operate in expanded roles for the rural communities by assisting with public and primary healthcare preventative services that are non-emergency related. The BBRHD is also supporting a small rural health clinic in Presidio that will be managed by the Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

Alpine High School’s David Baca has dominated yet another tournament and has kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a top finish. Baca competed at the Monahans Fall Invitational last Wednesday and took first place. Shooting a 74, just two over par, to out golf the other nine teams and 58 players entered in the tournament. Baca was the only participant from Alpine to compete against the schools of Legacy, Permian, Seminole, Andrews, Monahans, Midland High, Garden City, Greenwood A and B, and Odessa High.